Comment
Development Management Policies DPD
Representation ID: 17999
Received: 14/04/2010
Respondent: Mr Paul Sealey
Whilst I recognise that changes in height may be necessary, there needs to be some way of controlling such changes. Indeed I would suggest adding a general proviso to the list that "the proposed change will not be to the detriment of the wider local landscape". In this way a change which would affect peoples enjoyment of a particular vista could be controlled whereas a change without such a backdrop would be allowed. The key aspect is the impact on the wider landscape rather than the building itself.
Whilst I recognise that changes in height may be necessary, there needs to be some way of controlling such changes. Indeed I would suggest adding a general proviso to the list that "the proposed change will not be to the detriment of the wider local landscape". In this way a change which would affect peoples enjoyment of a particular vista could be controlled whereas a change without such a backdrop would be allowed. The key aspect is the impact on the wider landscape rather than the building itself.