Erection of roof dormers and roof lights to create loft conversion, and a single storey front extension with new porch.

1. The proposed front and west side dormers by virtue of their excessive size, bulk, and poor design, would fail to respect the proportions, character, and appearance of the host dwelling. The scale and form would appear overdominant within the roofscape, resulting in visual harm to the property and the wider street scene. The proposed single-storey front extension, by virtue of its large flat roof, prominent exposed canopy, and overall scale that extends beyond the existing front building line, would appear as an unsympathetic addition that fails to respect the character, proportions, and architectural style of the host dwelling. The overall design does not successfully integrate with the existing building and results in a piecemeal form of development that undermines the visual coherence of the property and the surrounding street scene. The development is therefore contrary to Policy DM1 of the Local Plan and the design guidance set out in the Quality Places SPD.
2. Note to Applicant: The application was refused following the assessment of the following plans: 2601-PCA-DR-A-005, 2601-PCA-DR-A-020, 2601-PCA-DR-A-021. In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024), Eastleigh Borough Council takes a positive approach to the handling of development proposals so as to achieve, whenever possible, a positive outcome and to ensure all proposals are dealt with in a timely manner. In this instance the application has been refused as it is contrary to the relevant policies of the Local Plan and the planning harm was unable to be resolved in a timely manner.

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