The proposed dwelling would represent a cramped form of development that would result in the loss of the existing spaciousness to the side of the host dwelling at 21 Kitchener Road, The 2-storey side elevations being close to the mutual side boundaries with 19 and 21 Kitchener Road would harm the outlook from the private amenity areas resulting in an overdominant impact. The proposal would also result in potential overlooking and loss of residential amenity to the rear of the dwelling and the garden at 90 Andrew Road. It is therefore considered that the proposal would be contrary to Policy CS2 of the Charnwood Local Plan 2011 - 2028 Core Strategy, saved policy EV/1 of the Borough of Charnwood Local Plan (adopted 12th January 2004), the Council's SPD on Design, and the national guidance given in the National Planning Policy Framework and the National Design Guide.

It is considered that the proposed design of the new dwelling would be of a design that would be unsympathetic to the character and appearance of the street scene. The design does not reflect the wide horizontal emphasis of the majority of the neighbouring dwellings and being set back within the site breaks the rhythm of the street scene. The roof design is alien to the hipped roofs that are typical of dwellings within Kitchener Road, The proposed development would represent an incongruous design and a cramped form of development that does not reflect the existing pattern of development. This would have a negative visual impact on the street scene that does not comply with saved Policies EV/1 of the Borough of Charnwood Local Plan (adopted 12th January 2004), Policy CS 2 of the Charnwood Local Plan Core Strategy 2011 - 2028, the Council's SPD on Design, the national guidance given in the National Planning Policy Framework and the National Design Guide.