Erection of timber decking, steps and balustrade (Retrospective)

General Policy 2

Requires development to respect site and surroundings in siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, or road safety. Officer assessed the front decking's design, finding it appropriate without pergola, common in residential areas, screened by hedge, no overlooking or highway issues, contrasting timber acceptable.

Residential Design Guidance (2018) - Corner plot extensions

Considers front extensions' impact on dwelling and street scene, appropriate where fitting original design or irregular building line; porches common but need careful design. Officer noted decking's front location next to junction but found it acceptable as simple feature post-pergola removal.

Section 4.11 Roof Terraces, Balconies, Decking and Patios (Residential Design Guide)

Decking acceptable if scale, design, materials complement property character. Officer confirmed decking's scale (0.87m high, 3.6m wide, 1.2m projection), timber materials now appropriate without pergola.