PLANNING bosses at Warrington have thrown out proposals to partly re-build an existing house because they would result in a dominant and overbearing building that would be harmful to neighbours.
The proposal involved a property in Holes Lane, Woolston with an unusual site layout on higher ground than a neighbouring bungalow.
Members of the borough council’s planning committee decided to refuse permission for the development despite a plea from local councillor Bill Brinksman, who argued that the development would be an improvement on the existing situation.
He said no neighbours had objected and he believed the remodelled property would remain in character with the area.
Officers, who recommended the scheme be refused, said the proposal would see the built-form of the plot taken closer to an adjoining property.
The proposed scale, siting and massing, exacerbated by the discrepancy in land levels, would result in the creation of a dominant and oppressive feature with an overbearing impact when viewed from a neighbouring property.
A proposed detached garage would also harm the character of the area.
PLANNING bosses at Warrington have thrown out proposals to partly
re-build an existing house because they would result in a dominant and
overbearing building that would be harmful to neighbours.
Rebuilding house would be harmful
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