Retrospective application for replacement home refused

A retrospective application for a replacement home and detached garage at Haughley Cottage, Mordiford, has been refused by members of the central area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, August 6.

The site lies within an Area of Outstanding Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Planning permission was granted on May 25, 2007 for the demolition of the original cottage and its replacement with a two-storey home and detached single storey garage.

The development has not been constructed in accordance with the approved scheme and the deviations are so significant that the development is unauthorised.

Differences between the approved scheme and what has been built include:

• The house being 59 per cent larger than the approved replacement and 162 per cent larger than the original cottage. Additional elements have also been added including a conservatory
• Windows at variance with the approved building
• Hard landscaping has been modified including the construction of a 23m long brick retaining wall and additional hardstanding and patio area
• Eaves height of garage has been raised by 800mm
• Building sited 10 metres further to south east and slab level 1.2m higher than indicated on the approved plan

The applicant sought the retention of the replacement home and garage but was willing to demolish the conservatory.