Planning appeal decision
1 Hugh Lane, Leyland, PR26 6PE
Planning appeal 3264981 at 1 Hugh Lane, Leyland, PR26 6PE (South Ribble Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 July 2021 by Inspector Johnson W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers at No 12 Leyland Lane, with particular regard to sun/daylight and dominance.
conversion of existing garage to new kitchen, building new bedroom above existing garage, building bay to front of house, erection of detached garage
- Authority
- South Ribble Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Johnson W
- Postcode
- PR26 6PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers at No 12 Leyland Lane, with particular regard to sun/daylight and dominance
- the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
- whether the proposed development would provide sufficient off-road vehicular parking
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to provide sufficient off-road vehicular parking as required by Policy F1, and would significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of daylight and dominance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy B1Policy G17Policy F1Appendix 4
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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