Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 15433
Received: 06/05/2016
Respondent: JTS Partnership LLP
It is not clear what is meant through the Policy wording; "expansion or intensification (including extensions) of existing inappropriate development within the Green Belt will not be permitted". The NPPF allows for the "extension or alteration of a building providing that it does not result in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original building" and "the re-use of buildings provided that the buildings are of permanent and substantial construction". It is not understood how a building can be an "existing inappropriate development" unless it itself is unlawful and requires planning permission. In which case, unless it met the exceptions of Paragraph 89 or the other forms of development in Paragraph 90, it would need to demonstrate 'very special circumstances'. An existing lawful building should be able to be extended or re-used, in accordance with Paragraphs 89 and 90 of the NPPF and would not be considered as inappropriate development.
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