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Planning Policy
- conflict with
Structure Plan, Local Plan or Unitary Development Plan policies
- contrary to
government planning policy guidance
- not complying
with council’s informal policy guidance
- prejudice
comprehensive development of an area
- exceptional
personal circumstances
Special
Designation
- loss of
important Tree Preservation Order trees [n.b. most trees in a
Conservation Area are automatically subject to TPO’s]
- ‘inappropriate
development’ in Green Belt
- harm to
landscape of National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty /
National Scenic Area
- threat to
wildlife or geological features of Site of Special Scientific
Interest
- conflict with
character of Conservation area
- damage to
historic or architectural value of listed building
- harmful to the
setting of Listed Building
- destroying
archaeological remains or monuments
Planning history
- losing important
social beneficial uses
- reducing housing
accommodation in areas of housing shortage
- other
applications refused and no change in circumstances
- contrary to
inspector’s views in previous appeal decision
- incompatible
with existing planning permission
Site
considerations
- over development
- insufficient
garden or amenity land
- lack of private
space
- excessive bulk
or scale
- introducing
unnatural features
- spoiling natural
or existing contours
- incompatible
with the design of existing buildings
- loss of
important trees, hedge or other vegetation
- threatening a
public right of way
- insufficient parking spaces
- failure to meet council’s access
and on-site turning standards
- loss of important wildlife
habitats
- harm to rare plants or animals
- destroying traditional field
patterns
- loss of high-quality agricultural
land
- public sewers inadequate
- risk of flooding or creation of
flood risk
- threat to health of occupants
through previous contamination
Neighbours
- overlooking
adjoining properties
- blocking natural
daylight
- generating
noise, disturbance, smells, pollution
- unsociable hours
of operation
Surrounding Area
- dominating
nearby buildings
- conflict with
the pattern of development
- poor
relationship with adjoining buildings
- visually
damaging in the landscape or in the setting
- conflict with
the character of the area
- environmental
damage caused by vehicles
- inconvenience
for pedestrians
- road system is
inadequate
- prejudice
highway safety
- loss of open
spaces
- losing historic
street pattern
- adverse affect
on rural economy
- adverse effect
on economy or businesses
- loss of
employment or traditional industries
- threat to
viability and vitality of town centre
- creating
imbalance between jobs and homes
- failure to meet
housing needs
- better
alternative sites available
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