2241108
Permission for the following development at their dwelling house, namely; to construct new two storey dwelling house at rear garden of property, form new site entrance from Skehard Road to accommodate existing dwelling house with new driveway at front garden, relocate existing site entrance to accommodate new dwelling house, demolish existing detached garage at rear of property, and all associated site works including new concrete retaining wall and fencing at rear southern boundary and rear western boundary.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted backland site, resulting in inadequate private open space and a visually obtrusive structure that is out of character with the established pattern of development in the vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents overdevelopment of a restricted site as the design, height, and scale are not subservient to the host dwelling or the surrounding residential pattern.
- The development would provide a deficient standard of residential amenity due to inadequate private open space that is fragmented into two small patios with limited sunlight access.
- The structure would result in significant overshadowing and an overbearing impact on the existing host dwelling to the north, while forming an incongruous feature in the streetscape.