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• 8.11.2 It is important that replacement dwellings should re-
late closely to the buildings they replace in terms of siting and
size, that the resulting visual impact is appropriate for the coun-
tryside, and that existing stone and slate are re-used.
• Housing Policy 14: Where a replacement dwelling is permit-
ted, it must not be substantially different to the existing in terms
of siting and size, unless changes of siting or size would result
in an overall environmental improvement; the new building
should therefore generally be sited on the “footprint” of the ex-
isting, and should have a
floor area(1), which is not more
than 50% greater than that of the original building
(floor
areas should be measured externally and should not include
attic space or outbuildings).
• Generally, the design of the new building should be in accord-
ance with Policies 2- 7 of the present
Planning Circular 3/91
,
(which will be revised and issued as a Planning Policy State-
ment).
• Exceptionally, permission may be granted for buildings of
innovative, modern design where this is of high quality and
would not result in adverse visual impact; designs should
incorporate the re-use of such stone and slate as are still in
place on the site, and in general, new fabric should be finished
to match the materials of the original building.
• Consideration may be given to proposals which result in a
larger dwelling where this involves the replacement of an ex-
isting dwelling of poor formwith one of more traditional char-
acter, or where, by its design or siting, there would be less
visual impact.
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