Overdevelopment

Extensions to residential properties should not overdevelop the site in terms of massing, plot size and proximity to boundaries. The loss of space between properties, for example, can create a 'terracing effect' (see section entitled Terracing effect). Also, inadequate space along side boundaries is problematic in impacting on the ability to undertake maintenance, and in preventing access to the rear of the property. Overdevelopment of the site can also restrict the space required to adequately serve the property in terms of bin storage, car parking, water drainage and private amenity space.