1)
Unique text
Condition (c) of Class G.3 of the GPDO states that development is permitted by Class G if the equipment is so far as practicable sited so as to minimise its effect on the amenity of the area.
In this case, the equipment is sited on a flat roof area directly behind the main front ridge line and for this reason is exposed to a number of private and public views within the vicinity of the site, rising above the highest part of the main roof. The unit could have been sited in a more discreet location at this property (behind the solid enclosing walls of the property's rear first floor level roof terrace area, for example). It has not, therefore, been installed so as to minimise its effect on the visual amenity of the area and is for this reason it does not comply with Ciondition (c) .
2)
Refused/No pre-app or discussion
To assist applicants in finding solutions to problems arising in relation to their development proposals the Local Planning Authority has produced planning policies, and provided written guidance, all of which are available on the Council's website. A pre-application advice service is also offered.
In this case the proposal does not comply with the GPDO. No pre-application discussions were entered into, but the Council is ready to enter into discussions with the applicants through the advice service to assist in the preparation of any new planning application.