Extension to dwelling, erection of double garage and widening of vehicular access and driveway

Refusal Reasons

• ✗The cottage is sited in an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance and positioned so that the rear and side elevations are visible from the road. Planning Circular 3/91 "Guide to the Design of Residential Development in the Countryside" states in Policy 3 that "extensions to existing buildings must maintain the character of the original form". The proposed 2-storey extension would be contrary to the above policy in that its size and projection into the rear garden area would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of Clybane Cottage. The extension would be visible and prominent when viewed from the highway to the detriment of the dwelling and to the scenic value of the area.
• ✗Whilst it is recognised that the garage has been sited so as to provide a hardstanding area between the garage and the highway, its size and projection into the rear garden would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the cottage.
• ✗Notwithstanding the above, the amended access would necessitate the reversing of vehicles onto or off the highway which would be contrary to the interests of road safety.