Policy information sourced from the Burpham Neighbourhood Plan

B-EN 1: Residential Gardens

Permission will not be granted for back garden development where the site makes an important contribution to the character and appearance of the surrounding area or where the inappropriate development of the site would adversely affect the amenities of future occupiers of the site or those currently occupying adjoining or nearby properties.

Individual cases will be assessed on the basis of the character of the area. Any development that exceeds 50% of an existing garden, where the original house floor plan (including garages and out buildings) is left exceeding 33% of the remaining plot size or any new building covers more than 33% of the new plot, will need to be clearly justified with reference to the existing character of the area and the effect on living conditions in both the new dwelling and neighbouring dwellings.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan