| No. | Condition Text |
|---|---|
| 1. | Saved policy HOU07 of the Borough Wide Local Plan requires all developments to relate satisfactorily to its surroundings in terms of its impact upon the character and impact upon the amenities of the neighbouring properties. It is considered that the tall structure and additional third storey will create an imposing development on the street scene and the adjacent public footpath. The design of the property with a front facing third storey windows and Juliette balcony is also unsympathetic to the wider character of the area. In addition the proposal is contrary to policy CS9 of the adopted Core Strategy as it does not draw inspiration from its surroundings nor does it have a positive relationship to the existing buildings. The development will result in the loss of established landscaping along the public footpath which will reduce the public footpaths value in terms of its amenity and will result in the loss of a green corridor. Accordingly it is contrary to policy CS15 of the adopted Core Strategy (criterion E and F). The proposed property in its current design does not provide suitable levels of parking and the access is located adjacent to a junction contrary to policy HOU07. Consequently the application does not conform to saved policies HOU7 and HOU17 of the Borough Wide Local Plan and policies CS9 and CS15 of the adopted Core Strategy. |
| 2. | STATEMENT OF POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT: In accordance with the NPPF, in determining this application for planning permission, the Borough Council has approached it in a positive and proactive way and where possible has sought solutions to problems to achieve the aim of approving sustainable development. Unfortunately, despite this, in this particular case the development is not considered to represent sustainable or an acceptable form of development and has been refused for the reasons set out above. |