Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a restricted site resulting in inadequate high-quality private open space and an overbearing impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, providing only 28.95 sq. m. of private open space, which is significantly below the 75 sq. m. standard required for a four-bedroom house under Objective DMSO27.
- The scale, height (3.2m), and length of the structure along the boundary would have an overbearing impact on the neighboring properties at Nos. 239 and 243 The Boulevard.
- The design and external finish (dark grey composite cladding) fail to complement or harmonise with the existing dwelling, setting an undesirable precedent for future development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning RS - ResidentialSection 3.5.13.1 (Extensions to Dwellings)Section 14.6.6.4 (Overlooking and Overbearance)Section 14.10.2 (Residential Extensions)Section 14.10.2.3 (Ground Floor Extensions (rear))Section 14.10.4 (Garden Rooms)Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Objective DMSO27 (Minimum Private Open Space Provision)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the retention of a single-storey structure (33.53 sq. m.) and the construction of a new 4.1 sq. m. link extension to No. 241 The Boulevard, an end-of-terrace three-storey dwelling. The site is constrained (0.012ha) and is subject to a planning condition from the parent permission (F99A/1620) that restricts exempted development due to small garden sizes. The Inspector found that the 'link' extension effectively converts the structure into an integral part of the main house, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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