Planning appeal decision
1 Westhill Close, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BY
Planning appeal 3268915 at 1 Westhill Close, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BY (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 June 2021 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 West Hill Close.
the installation of a full height first floor side window (clear glass) to bedroom
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- SN6 7BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 West Hill Close
What decided it
The window would materially adversely affect the privacy of the occupiers of No. 2 West Hill Close by enabling direct overlooking of their garden for sustained periods, contrary to the prevailing high level of privacy in the area and to policy DE1 and paragraph 127 of the NPPF
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
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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