Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of a replacement dwelling

Housing Policy 12

Policy 12(b) states replacement dwellings generally permitted unless existing has architectural or historic interest and is capable of renovation. Officer concern was that Close Leece had merit and should be retained, potentially overriding replacement premise. Architect argued building past its sell-by date and replacement would improve countryside character per clause 8.11.1.

Planning Circular 3/91 'Guide to the Design of Residential Development in the Countryside'

Guide provides examples of vernacular architecture and elements for rural buildings. Parish and Clark objected design not in accordance with policies 1-8 on proportions, materials, form, palette, traditional forms, chimneys, rural response, and Georgian pretensions. Architect rebutted point-by-point claiming compliance via traditional proportions, simple materials, contour use, narrow form, limited palette, modern take on traditions, level changes, and tree retention.

Housing Policy 14

Limits curtilage extension to 50% rule. Proposal stayed within limit but extended into agricultural land, drawing objection as undeclared change of use. Comparative drawings P101-P103 provided to demonstrate compliance.