Policy information sourced from South Bucks District Local Plan

H11 - ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS TO DWELLINGS

Proposals to alter and extend existing residential dwellings will only be permitted where:

  • the extension would be integral to the dwelling and would harmonise with the existing building in terms of scale, height, form, and design; and
  • the extension would not adversely affect the amenities of any adjacent properties, for example through overlooking, overdominance, obtrusiveness and loss of daylight. The Council will consider the effect of proposals on the amenities of dwellings and their gardens. In considering the impact on a dwelling the Council will pay particular attention to the impact on the primary windows of habitable rooms and kitchens; and
  • the extension would not have an adverse impact on the character or amenities of the locality in general and would be in accordance with policy EP3 (Use, Design and Layout of Development); and
  • where the proposal is for an extension of more than one storey or for an extension at or above first floor level, the extension would be at least one metre from either flank boundary of the site; and
  • satisfactory access and adequate off-street car parking would be provided, or retained on site in accordance with policies TR5 (Accesses, Highway Works and Traffic Generation) and TR7 (Parking Provision); and
  • the proposal would conform to the guidelines set out in Appendix 8; and
  • the proposal would comply with all the other policies in this Plan. Particular attention is drawn to policies GB10 (Extensions to Dwellings in the Green Belt), C6 (Alterations and Extensions to Listed Buildings) and EP5 (Sunlight and Daylight).

For more information please see the Local Plan