Alterations and additions including extension over sun lounge, replacement of kitchen extension with two storey extension and annex to provide...

General Policy 3

Applies presumption against development in unzoned land, but officer considered reasonableness of scale/siting for house extensions replacing prior structures, weighing against countryside protection policies. Proposal accepted as not introducing unnecessary development given existing dwelling.

Housing Policy 15

Requires extensions to traditionally styled countryside properties to respect proportion, form, appearance, and not exceed 50% of existing floorspace except exceptionally. Assessed as compliant due to sympathetic layout/scale over existing footprints, matching materials, and modest additions not harming original character.

Environment Policy 1

Protects countryside for its own sake, prohibiting developments adversely affecting it unless overriding need and no alternative. Officer prioritised this for existing dwelling extensions; found no detriment to openness/vitality as replacements/modest infill.

Environment Policy 2

Protects AHLV character unless no harm or essential location. Proposal tested for visual impact; deemed not harmful as extensions unify property, reduce clutter (e.g. castellations), use complementary finishes, with minimal public view increase.