Design Quality
Planning applications will be expected to take account of the guidance adopted from time to time by the Council. Guidance adopted by the Council will be afforded significant weight in the decision making process.
Policy DQ 2A – New Site Developments and Redevelopments
In addition to the points above in Policy DQ 2, significant weight shall be given to the guidance contained within Guidance Note 20 – Single House Plot Development and Guidance Note 16 – Residential Layout and Redevelopment in the decision making process.
Policy DQ 2B – House Extensions
House extensions will generally be supported where they cause no significant detriment to the building, the neighbours or the vicinity. Significant weight shall be given to the principles contained within Guidance Note 13 – House Extensions and Garages in the decision making process.
Policy DQ 2C – Advertisements
When considering applications to display advertisements, the Council will take account of:
1)
the impact of the proposal on the amenity of the site and the surrounding area;
2)
the impact on public safety (including pedestrians and road users).
3)
the principles in Guidance Note 1 (2005 Local Plan) – Advertisement Control which will be given significant weight in the decision making process.
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