Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission as the proposal constitutes a sustainable form of infill residential development on appropriately zoned land that supports the objectives of compact growth and regeneration without significantly injuring the residential amenities of the area or the setting of the adjacent Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of the proposed infill development is acceptable and aligns with national and local planning policies aimed at achieving compact growth and the regeneration of under-utilised urban sites.
- The potential for overbearance and overshadowing of the adjacent Protected Structure to the east is successfully mitigated by the applicant's reduction in units and a specific recommendation to further set back the second-floor massing via condition.
- The proposed car parking provision is considered adequate under maximum standards given the site's proximity to Kilcock town centre and the availability of public transport, ensuring no significant overspill onto the local road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CS O9Section 3.8Section 3.9Policy HO O6Policy HO P6Policy HO O7Policy HO O8Policy TM P9Objective TM O31Objective TM O50Objective AH O32Section 15.2.2Section 15.2.3Section 15.4.12Section 15.7.8Table 15.8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the partial demolition of the roof of an existing single-storey dental clinic and the construction of a two-storey extension above to provide 6 apartments (reduced from 8 during the further information stage). The site is located on Courtown Road, Kilcock, positioned between a two-storey apartment block (Mollyware Court) to the west and a detached house that is a Protected Structure to the east. Third-party appellants raised significant concerns regarding the loss of light,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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