Alterations to create additional living accommodation on footprint of existing conservatory, including creation of decking area above

General Policy 3

GP3 restricts development outside zoned areas except for specific exceptions like extensions to existing rural dwellings. The officer confirmed the proposal fits as an extension to an existing property in the countryside, with no adverse landscape impact due to screening.

Environment Policy 1

ENV1 protects countryside ecology unless overridden by national need. The rear extension would not adversely affect the countryside due to mature screening from public views.

Environment Policy 2

ENV2 prioritises landscape character in Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value unless no harm or essential location. The proposal would not harm landscape character or quality given screening and replication of existing features.

Housing Policy 15

HP15 allows extensions to traditional countryside properties if respecting proportion, form, and appearance, and exceptionally over 50% floor space. The flat-roof design matches an existing extension, conservatory is non-traditional, and floor area increase is zero, making it compliant.