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therefore considered that in respect of the proposals impact on the
character of the area that a dwelling of a suitable design and scale
could be accommodated within the site. The proposal is therefore
considered acceptable and inline with policy H6 of the Selby District
Local Plan.
2.8 Impact on Residential Amenity
2.8.1 Policies ENV1(1)of the Local Plan require development to take account
of the effect upon the amenity of adjoining occupiers. Significant weight
should be attached to these policies as they are broadly consistent with
the aims of the NPPF to protect residential amenity.
2.8.2 It should be noted that a dwelling on this plot has been approved by
this Council twice once in 2000 and once in 2006. The most recent
application was only refused due to non compliance with H2A. All other
considerations including the impact on residential amenity were all
considered to be acceptable.
2.8.3 The site has neighbouring properties to the west and east. These
properties consist of two storey red brick detached properties. The
elevation of the neighbouring property to the east contains only one
window and is obscure glazed. The property at number 77 contains a
secondary lounge window a further lounge window on this property is
positioned on the front elevation. A first floor bedroom window is also in
the elevation facing the site with another window serving this room in
the rear elevation.
2.8.4 The principle of a dwelling on this site has previously been approved
twice and it is considered that since these approvals that there has
been no significant change in planning policy in respect of residential
amenity which would lead to a different conclusion. It is considered that
due to the nature of the windows some loss of light is considered to be
acceptable as light to these rooms can be gained from the other
windows which serve the property. As this application is only in outline
form details such as overlooking overshadowing and issues of over
dominance cannot be assessed in full and will be given further
consideration at the reserved matters stage. It is considered that a
dwelling of a suitable scale and design would not have an adverse
effect on neighbouring residential amenity in accordance with policy
ENV1 and H6 of the Selby District Local Plan.
2.9 Impact on Highway Safety
2.9.1 Policies ENV1 (2), H6 (3), T1 and T2 of the Local Plan require
development to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on the
existing highway network or parking arrangements. These Local Plan
policies should be afforded significant weight as they are broadly
consistent with the aims of the NPPF to foster good design.
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