Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of ground floor extensions

Housing Policy 15

Requires extensions or alterations to traditionally styled countryside properties to respect proportion, form and appearance of the existing property, with permission only exceptionally over 50% floor space increase. The officer assessed the proposal as compliant due to its modest scale compared to the large existing bungalow and lack of public visibility from the rear location.

Housing Policy 16

Restricts extensions to non-traditional dwellings where they would increase public visual impact. The single-storey flat-roof extension to the rear, not visible publicly and modest in size, was found not to increase impact.

General Policy 2

Covers development control including design, amenity of residents, character of locality, and highway safety. Satisfied as the proposal respects site/surroundings in scale/form, causes no amenity harm due to isolation, and has no highway objections.

General Policy 3

Restricts development outside zoned areas except specific exceptions; dwelling extensions not listed but allowed under HP15/16 as countryside infill. Principle accepted subject to other policies.

Environment Policy 1

Prevents development adversely affecting the site except exceptionally. Rear extension over open fields causes no significant visual countryside impact.