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Of particular relevance is policy DES 1, “Design Principles”which seeks to encourage high quality developments and design.  \n1.2 If you are considering extending your home, you need to be aware of the effect that the extension might have on the character of the street or area it is part of, and any effect that it might have on the quality of life of your neighbours. An extension should be sympathetic to the appearance of the existing house and to the needs of your neighbours. If it’s not well designed it can cause a loss of privacy, overshadow windows of a neighbouring property, or have a negative impact on the appearance of the street as a whole.  \n1.3 As a householder you have extensive permitted development rights under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2011 (GPDO), which can allow you to build an extension without having to apply for planning permission. You should check the council’s website or the Government’s guide when you begin to plan your extension.  \n1.4 You will probably need a building warrant, regardless of whether you need planning permission.  \n1.5 Some works, such as the erection of a shed in your garden, might carry fire risk and should be sited carefully. If you would like advice on this, you should contact your local fire station.  \n1.6 Whether you need planning permission or not, this guide seeks to promote design that will protect and enhance the appearance of your house and neighbourhood, and the amenity of your neighbours. Following the design principles set out here will help to ensure that your extension will be sympathetic to your existing house and to the character of the local area.  \n1.7 We will make reference to this guidance when considering all householder planning applications, although as individual site characteristics must also be taken into account, and each case is different, compliance with these guidelines does not in itself guarantee that planning permission will be granted.  \n1.8 West Lothian Council encourages good neighbour attitudes and behaviour; we strongly advise that when considering an extension you speak with your neighbours as early as possible, take account of their concerns, and make every effort to agree a solution to any differences of opinion. There will be some occasions where a solution cannot be agreed; when this happens, the council will apply these guidelines and will come to a decision that is as fair and as reasonable as possible to all parties.  \n\n| General Principles\u003Cbr>2.1 When a planning application for an extension is submitted, we will consider the following:\u003Cbr> 􀀟 1 Design and materials;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 2 Privacy and overlooking;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 3 Daylight and overshadowing;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 4 Building close to the boundary;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 5 Useable private garden ground;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 6 Parking; and\u003Cbr> 􀀟 7 Sustainable design\u003Cbr>| 2.2 Applications will also be judged against specific guidance for the particular type of development proposed:\u003Cbr> 􀀟 8 Dormer extensions;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 9 Front extensions;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 10 Side extensions;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 11 Rear extensions;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 12 Garages, garden sheds/huts and other outbuildings;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 13 Balconies, raised patios and decks;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 14 Extensions to flats;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 15 Fences and walls;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 16 Ancillary residential accommodation;\u003Cbr> 􀀟 17 Conservation Areas; and\u003Cbr> 􀀟 18 Listed Buildings |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2.3 The council encourages pre-application discussion of development proposals. Our preapplication enquiry service will give you a advice on you","cbCaioXpHLHP6Y2z","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioXpHLHP6Y2z","pdf",444932,"English","# Introduction\n## Key considerations for extensions\n# General Principles\n## What the council considers in an extension application\n## Specific guidance by extension type\n# Design and materials\n## Design integration with existing property\n## Scale, appearance, and materials","[{\"question\":\"What factors must be considered to protect neighbours when planning a house extension?\",\"answer\":\"The guide emphasizes privacy and overlooking, daylight and overshadowing, and ensuring the extension does not dominate the existing house or neighbours’ properties.\"},{\"question\":\"Is planning permission always required for home extensions in West Lothian?\",\"answer\":\"Not necessarily. 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