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Policy G7: Alteration, Extension or Replacement of Existing Dwellings in the Green Belt
 

1.  Proposals for the extension or alteration of an existing dwelling within the Green Belt, or for the construction of a detached garage or outbuilding within its curtilage, will be permitted provided that they meet the following criteria:

a)  The form and materials of the development would respect the appearance of the existing dwelling and its setting, and preserve the openness of the Green Belt;

b)  The development and any associated vehicular access routes, boundary treatment, garden, storage or vehicular parking areas would be provided without harming or unreasonably impacting on the amenity of any neighbouring property and the appearance of the surrounding area; and

c)  In the case of proposals to extend an existing dwelling or for the construction of detached buildings within 5 metres of the existing dwelling, the proposal would not (either by itself or in conjunction with earlier developments) result in a disproportionate addition over and above the size of the original dwelling.

2.  Proposals for the replacement of an existing dwelling in the Green Belt should (in addition to the above):

a)  Demonstrate that the building is adequately served by public services or can be served without detriment to the openness of the Green Belt or the character of the area; and

b)  In the case of buildings which may be used by bats, barn owls or other protected species, the possible presence of such species must be investigated and where appropriate, measures must be implemented to ensure that any damage to habitats is minimised.

3.  The replacement of dwellings demolished prior to the submission of the planning application will not be allowed.

 
 

Explanation G7

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Proposals for domestic extensions, garages, or outbuildings, or for the replacement of existing dwellings can be appropriate in the Green Belt provided they do not change the fundamental character and scale of the original dwelling.As a general guideline enlargements (either through extension or replacement of the dwelling) of over 50% will not be allowed. The size of the “original dwelling” is defined as “That which existed on 1 July 1948 or the dwelling as originally built if this was later”. Proposals for substantial new detached buildings (such as garages etc.) which are within the curtilage and within 5 metres of the dwelling will be considered in the same way as extensions.

9.37

Dwellings which have been previously demolished are not “existing” and their replacement will therefore not be permitted. The guidelines set by this policy will also apply to building works which enlarge or replace mobile homes and caravans (such as those which exist in mobile home parks at Halsnead and Halewood).

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The requirements of this policy with regard to the extension or alteration of dwellings will be covered in the Council's Supplementary Planning Document covering householder development.  

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