Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a log cabin

Why Was This Approved?

• ✓Demolition of an existing outbuilding and replacement with a log cabin within the garden curtilage
• ✓Site is well screened from the highway, making the new structure not visible from the road
• ✓Two-storey detached dwelling with large front garden and decked area to the side
• ✓Approved under delegated powers with three conditions attached
• ✓highways

This application sought permission to demolish an existing outbuilding and erect a log cabin within the curtilage of Valley Crest, a two-storey detached dwelling on Main Road, Santon. The site has a large front garden and a decked area to the side. The officer noted that the site is fairly well screened when viewed from the highway, meaning the proposed log cabin would not be visible to passing traffic. This limited visual impact was a notable consideration in the assessment. The application was approved on 8 March 2012 under delegated powers, with three conditions attached to the permission.

The application was approved on 8 March 2012 under delegated powers. The officer recommended approval and the decision was permitted. A key factor was that the proposed log cabin would not be visible from the highway due to the site being well screened.

Policies Assessed (1)

Conditions (3)

1. 1

   Condition 1

   The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.

2. 2

   Condition 2

   This permission relates to the demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a log cabin as shown in drawings CAB 1, CAB 2, LP 1, SP1, DF-18 and Photographs received 24th January 2012.

3. 3

   Condition 3

   No permission is hereby given for the use of the log cabin for permanent residential use. The log cabin may be used only in association with the main dwelling house “Valley Crest” and for purposes ancillary to the use of main dwelling house “Valley Crest” as a single dwelling.

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