Policy information sourced from South Bucks District Local Plan

GB10 - EXTENSIONS TO DWELLINGS IN THE GREEN BELT

Extensions to existing dwellings in the Green Belt will normally be permitted provided that:

  • the proposed extension together with the existing dwelling would be for single family occupation or alternatively would comply with Policy H12 (Self-Contained Residential Annexes to Provide Ancillary Accommodation); and
  • the extension together with any earlier extensions, would be integral to, and (with the exception of very small dwellings lacking in basic amenities) of a small scale, in relation to the size of the original dwelling; and
  • the dwelling as enlarged would be of a small scale in relation to the size of the residential curtilage; and
  • the proposal would not adversely affect the character or amenities of the landscape, nearby properties or the locality in general and would be in accordance with policy EP3 (Use, Design and Layout of Development); and
  • in the case of ancillary buildings within residential curtilages in the Green Belt, the building together with any other ancillary buildings would be of a small scale in relation to the size of the dwelling and of a small scale in relation to the size of the residential curtilage; and
  • the proposal would comply with all the other policies in this Plan. Particular attention is drawn to Policy H11 (Alterations & Extensions to Dwellings) and Policy H13 (Ancillary Buildings within Residential Curtilages).

For more information please see the Local Plan

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