Construction of rear extensions to form sunroom and utility room

General Policy 2

Requires developments to respect the character of the site and surroundings (b, c, g), protect amenities (g, h), and satisfy highway safety, efficiency, and accessibility including parking (h, i). The officer assessed that the proposal complies as it causes no harm to character, streetscene, or neighbouring amenities, and there were no highway concerns raised.

Housing Policy 16

Permits extensions to non-traditional dwellings only if they do not increase public visual impact. The flat-roof extension is publicly visible but does not harm character/streetscene; the mono-pitched extension is not readily visible, so overall compliance confirmed.

Spatial Policy 5

Developments should only occur in defined settlements unless complying with General Policy 3 exceptions. Site is countryside; assessed via GP3 exceptions for countryside development.

General Policy 3

Sets exceptions for developments outside designated areas. Proposal assessed as acceptable in countryside via this policy alongside others.

Environment Policy 1

Echoes SP5/GP3; protects countryside 'for its own sake' with assumption against adverse impact. Proposal found not to adversely affect countryside character.