As we emphasised in our objection, a previous proposal submitted for two properties on this site was refused and subsequently dismissed at appeal, with the Inspector concluding:

The proposed development would replace the existing house and garage with two substantial four bedroom dwellings, together with integral garages and landscaped gardens.... By introducing a second substantial house in the southern part of the site, together with new access driveway and car parking, the proposal would materially erode the green and undeveloped space that is important in framing the C(onservation)A(rea) below.

There is already one dwelling on the site and, were this application to be granted, it would add a second, groundworks for which have already begun.

In our opinion the LPA should demonstrate consistency and refuse this latest application.