| Conditions / Reason for Refusal: |
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The Council considers that the external staircase on the rear elevation by virtue of its position in close proximity of the boundaries of residential properties, would result in an overlooking impact and loss of privacy to the residential properties and their amenity space. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to Local Plan Policy SP55 ‘Design Principles’, the advice set out in the Council’s adopted SPD – Householder Design Guide, and the guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.
02
The Council considers the external staircase by virtue of its position, utilitarian appearance and visibility within the street scene, would result in a harmful impact upon the host property, the residential character of the street scene and overall appearance of the area. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to Local Plan Policy SP55 ‘Design Principles’, the advice set out in the Council’s adopted SPD – Householder Design Guide, and the guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.
POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT
The applicant did not enter into any pre application discussions with the Local Planning Authority. It is considered that it is not possible to support a scheme of this nature nor would any amendments make it acceptable. It was not considered to be in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework and resulted in this refusal.
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