Revised Deposit Plan - Wychavon District Council

5.3.47. Planning Policy Guidance Note 1 (1997) states in paragraph 13 that “The
appearance of proposed development and its relationship to its surroundings
are... material considerations in determining planning applications.”
Extensions to residential and non-residential buildings constitute the most
frequent proposals for development. It is important to ensure all extensions
are of an appropriate design and do not have an adverse impact on the
residential amenity of any occupants of nearby properties or the character of
the area. The term “original” means, in relation to a building existing on July 1,
1948, as existing on that date and, in relation to a building on or after July 1,
1948, as so built.
5.3.48. Detailed design guidance on residential extensions is contained in the
Supplementary Design Guidance Leaflet on House Extensions.
5.3.49. There is some concern that extensions are impacting on the mix and eroding
the stock of smaller housing (about 90 – 100 sm). To counter this trend, this
Policy should be read in conjunction and comply fully with Policy COM2
relating to Dwelling Mix, which is why this approach is being taken and how it
will be implemented.
Refer to General Development Control Policy GD2 and that on dwelling mix
Policy COM2.
POLICY SUR10 ANNEXE ACCOMMODATION
Residential annexe accommodation will be permitted where it is an
extension to an existing building, which is accessed from within the
main building.
Detached new build annexe accommodation will only be permitted where
an extension is not a practical option.
In all cases, the proposal will:
a) be ancillary to the function of the main house; and
b) be subservient to the main building; and
c) have no adverse impact on the amenity of the main building or
adjoining properties; and
d) have no new vehicular access.
Proposals for annexe accommodation will be permitted where a scheme:
a)is an extension to an existing dwelling and complies with the criteria
outlined under Policy SUR9 (on extensions); or
b)relates to the conversion of an outbuilding within the curtilage of a
dwelling, which is of an appropriate design;
c) does not have an unacceptable effect on the amenities of adjoining
occupiers;
d) is designed to serve a long term ancillary function in connection with
the main house and provides a level of accommodation compatible with
this;
e)does not necessitate the provision of a new vehicular access; and
f)complies with Policy GD2 (General Development Control).
5.3.50. Residential annexes to main dwellings can provide for changes in the
accommodation needs of families over time. As such, accommodation should
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