Alterations, erection of extension and front porch

Environment Policy 2

Protects AHLV from harm unless development location is essential. Officer found no unacceptable spread or harm to AHLV as extensions replace existing ones without increasing impact, given private siting and context.

Housing Policy 16

Extensions to non-traditional dwellings not generally permitted if increasing public impact. Assessed acceptable here due to matching existing flat roof character, neighbour precedents, road setback, and dormer omission preventing harm in public views.

Strategic Policy 2 - Priority for new development to identified towns and villages

Focuses new development in settlements unless complying with GP3. Compliant as householder extension in existing curtilage within AHLV exception context.

Strategic Policy 4

Protects special interest areas without unacceptable pollution/disturbance. No harm identified to landscape or amenity.

Spatial Policy 5

Requires well-designed development positively contributing to environment. Extensions match eaves, materials, and do not harm streetscene.

General Policy 1

Regard to Development Plan and material considerations. All relevant policies and guidance applied.

General Policy 2

Detailed development control standards on zoned land. Applied to ensure compliance in unzoned AHLV.

General Policy 3

Exceptions for unzoned land like replacements. Existing dwelling supports householder extensions.

Environment Policy 1

Countryside protected for its own sake. No countryside harm from domestic extensions.