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POLICY H8: Extensions and Alterations to Residential Properties

Proposals for extensions to dwellings, or for the erection or enlargement of domestic garages and outbuildings, will be permitted provided that:

a) The proposals would not (due to their scale and massing) result in a disproportionate addition to the original dwelling;

b) The design and materials to be used would reflect those used on the original dwelling;

c) The proposal would not adversely affect the amenity or privacy of occupiers of adjacent dwellings;

d) The proposal would not create potential hazards to highway users by obstructing visibility for pedestrians or drivers of motor vehicles; and

e) Adequate parking and garden space would remain for use by the residents of the extended property.

Explanation H8

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A very high proportion of planning applications received by the Council relate to extensions to dwellings. Policy H8 relates to extensions to all forms of dwelling, including houses, bungalows, dormer bungalows and flats. Although most proposals for such extensions are relatively small in scale, they can have a significant impact on the street-scene and on the privacy and the amenity of neighbouring residents.

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New extensions to dwellings should generally be smaller than the original dwelling and designed as a subordinate element. Larger or more dominant extensions may be permitted where this would enhance the overall appearance of the dwelling. The Council will adopt a Supplementary Planning Document which will explain in detail the implications of this policy for the different types of domestic extensions and alterations and detached garages.

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