a conservatory is proposed to be located at roof level, significantly “j. above garden level, cover the whole width of the property or on a corner site.” CD49: Side Extensions CD49: To resist side extensions to buildings if: the architectural symmetry of a building, terrace or group of buildings would be impaired; the original architectural features on a formal flank elevation would be obscured; access to the rear of the property or those adjoining would be lost or reduced.” Side extensions are not specifically cover by the current Core Strategy and the Council, therefore, relies on CD49. The proposed policies do not address this policy and without it the polices are not sound. The Society considers that there is a lack of policy on side extensions, with a lack of clarity about the need to respect gaps in terraces or between pairs of villas. The issue of symmetry and gaps are both mentioned in the existing Core Strategy in Policy CL2(e), which is not included in the new Conservation and Design document. CD52: To resist the installation of plant and equipment where: they would cause material harm to the appearance of the building or the character of the area; or noise or vibration generated would cause material harm The Core Strategy CL6(b) could be interpreted as covering this if are added to the list in new para 34.3.43 in Line 3 after units” and vibration is dealt with in Core Strategy Policy CE6 “plant”. Noise CD53: To permit satellite dishes and antennas except: on listed buildings where their special character would be harmed; or
“j. a conservatory is proposed to be located at roof level, significantly above garden level, cover the whole width of the property or on a corner site.” CD49: Side Extensions CD49: To resist side extensions to buildings if: the architectural symmetry of a building, terrace or group of buildings would be impaired; the original architectural features on a formal flank elevation would be obscured; access to the rear of the property or those adjoining would be lost or reduced.” Side extensions are not specifically cover by the current Core Strategy and the Council, therefore, relies on CD49. The proposed policies do not address this policy and without it the polices are not sound. The Society considers that there is a lack of policy on side extensions, with a lack of clarity about the need to respect gaps in terraces or between pairs of villas. The issue of symmetry and gaps are both mentioned in the existing Core Strategy in Policy CL2(e), which is not included in the new Conservation and Design document. CD52: To resist the installation of plant and equipment where: they would cause material harm to the appearance of the building or the character of the area; or noise or vibration generated would cause material harm The Core Strategy CL6(b) could be interpreted as covering this if units” are added to the list in new para 34.3.43 in Line 3 after “plant”. Noise and vibration is dealt with in Core Strategy Policy CE6 CD53: To permit satellite dishes and antennas except: on listed buildings where their special character would be harmed; or