Planning Schedule Date: 10/08/2004 - Stroud District Council

PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
Planning Schedule Date: 10/08/2004
The relevant policy advice for this application is contained within policies H23 and G1 of the
Stroud District Local Plan, Revised Deposit Version (as amended June 2001).
Policy H23 states:
"Permission will be granted for the extension of residential properties, and for erection of
outbuildings incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling, provided all the following criteria area
met: -
1. The plot size of the existing property is large enough to accommodate the extension of
outbuilding without resulting in a cramped or overdeveloped site;
2. The height, size and design of the extension or outbuilding is in keeping with the scale and
character of the dwelling to be extended, and its wider setting;
3. Following construction of the extension, or outbuilding sufficient space is available for the
parking or cars, in line with the Councils Parking Standards, in a way that does not detract from
the character and appearance of the area, and
4. Following construction of the extension, or outbuilding sufficient private amenity space exists
for use by occupiers of the enlarged dwelling."
Policy G1 states:
"Permission will not be granted to any development that would be likely to lead to an
unacceptable level of noise, general disturbance, smell, fumes, loss of daylight or sunlight, loss of
privacy or have an overbearing effect."
A letter of objection has been received from the occupier of the neighbouring dwelling. They
object on loss of light to the back of their property.
Stonehouse Town Council's revised objection to the proposal is on grounds of over-development
of the site and they have concerns on the impact on neighbouring properties.
With regard to Policy H23, the size of this plot is relatively large and it is not felt that this
development will result in a cramped or overdeveloped site. The size and design of the proposed
extension is in keeping with the scale and character of the existing property. The proposal will
lead to a minimal increase in the ground floor plan to that of the existing property with the majority
of the development being at first floor level. The substantial rear garden would remain available
to provide ample private amenity space for use by the occupiers of the enlarged dwelling.
With regard to Policy G1, whilst it is possible there may be an increase in loss of light to the rear
of the neighbouring dwelling, it is not felt to be of a significant level to warrant refusal in this
instance.
Therefore, in view of the above, Policies G1 and H23 are satisfied and permission is
recommended.
In compiling this recommendation we have given full consideration to all aspects of the Human
Rights Act 1998 in relation to the applicant and/or the occupiers of any neighbouring or affected
properties. In particular regard has been had to Article 8 of the ECHR (Right to Respect for
private and family life) and the requirement to ensure that any interference with the right in this
Article is both permissible and proportionate. On analysing the issues raised by the application
no particular matters, other than those referred to in this report, warranted any different action to
that recommended.
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