26 Beaufort Drive Kirkintilloch East Dunbartonshire G66 1AX

1. 1.As a result of the proposed subdivision of the existing plot, the plot for the new dwelling will be significantly smaller in area than neighbouring properties and the resultant semi-detached block is not characteristic of the immediate surroundings. As such, the proposed subdivision does not sufficiently reflect the spatial characteristics of the surrounding area. This is contrary to Local Development Plan 2 Policy 10 which states that all developments must safeguard and enhance features that contribute to the character and local distinctiveness of the area. In addition, this is contrary to NPF4 Policy 14 - Design Quality and Place which states that poorly designed proposals will not be supported. The proposal is also contrary to the Design and Placemaking Supplementary Guidance which states that standalone residential developments within small infill sites must be of appropriate scale, size and shape to allow the completed development to reflect the character of the surrounding area.
2. 2.The rear private garden ground for the proposed new dwelling is not considered sufficient for the size of property and would be detrimental to the amenity enjoyment of its occupants. This is contrary to Local Development Plan 2 Policy 10 which states that all developments must be designed to ensure a positive impact on the amenity of the surrounding area, including compatibility with existing uses. In addition, this is contrary to NPF4 Policy 14 - Design Quality and Place which states that proposals which are detrimental to the amenity of the surrounding area will not be supported. The proposal is also contrary to the Design and Placemaking Supplementary Guidance which states that standalone residential developments within small infill sites must include a meaningful area of private garden ground, commensurate with the amenity needs of the property in question.
3. 3.Although the proposal is for the creation of a semi-detached block, the design results in a visual appearance more akin to a side extension. The introduction of a cross-gabled roof set higher than the existing dwelling and the resultant gable frontage of the new dwelling is considered to unbalance the building, results in a dominating feature, and detrimentally alters the character of the existing building it will adjoin. This is considered contrary to NPF4 Policy 14 - Design Quality and Place which states that poorly designed proposals will not be supported. The proposal is also considered contrary to LDP2 Policy 10 - Design and Placemaking requires that developments should be designed to ensure a positive impact on the character of the surrounding area. In addition, the proposal is contrary to the Design and Placemaking Supplementary Guidance which states that all new housing developments must integrate well with their immediate environment.
4. 4.The proposed design of the new dwelling is considered detrimental to the appearance of the streetscape and does not respect the established building line, exacerbated by the perpendicular layout of its pitched roof and gable frontage, which results in the proposal being visually overbearing within the streetscape, being in competition with the established character of the surrounding area. This is considered contrary to NPF4 Policy 14 - Design Quality and Place which states that poorly designed proposals will not be supported. The proposal is also considered contrary to LDP2 Policy 10 - Design and Placemaking requires that developments should be designed to ensure a positive impact on the character of the surrounding area. In addition, the proposal is contrary to the Design and Placemaking Supplementary Guidance which states that all new housing developments must seek to enhance the character of the surrounding area through their layout and design. The following documents make up the decided application and can be found by searching for TP/ED/23/0454 on the council's Search Planning Application page (https://planning.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/online-applications/): PL01 APPLICATION PL02 LOCATION PLAN PL22 EXISTING SITE PLAN PL23 EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN PL24 EXISTING AND PROPOSED STREET VIEWS PL25 EXISTING AND PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATIONS PL26 EXISTING AND PROPOSED REAR ELEVATIONS PL27 EXISTING AND PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATIONS PL28 EXISTING AND PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATIONS PL29 PROPOSED SITE PLAN PL30 PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN PL31 PROPOSED GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS Executive Officer of Land Planning and Development (SEE OVER) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

G66 1AX

Application type

Full planning permission

Scale / size

Medium

Parish

Kirkintilloch Community Council

Date validated

4 September 2023

Consultation expiry

28 September 2023

Consultation start

7 September 2023

Consultation end

21 September 2023

Neighbour consultation start

7 September 2023

Neighbour consultation end

28 September 2023

Last date for comments

28 September 2023

Target decision date

3 November 2023

Permission expires

10 January 2028

Agent

Gerald Haggarty

Agent address

17 langmuir avenue kirkintilloch glasgow scotland g66 2jq

Statutory period

60 days

Documents

4

Constraints

1