Intensification in Conservation Areas and Areas of Townscape Character - Exceptional Circumstances

Proposals involving intensification in these areas will only be permitted in the following exceptional circumstances: i. an extension is in keeping with the scale and character of the dwelling and its surroundings (see SPG on Residential Extensions and Alterations); or ii. the sympathetic conversion of a large dwelling in an appropriate location to smaller units (see Section 4 on 'Conversion or subdivision of existing buildings for residential use'); or iii. the development is of a significant gap site within an otherwise substantial and continuously built-up frontage, provided this would be of a density and character prevailing in the area.