Planning appeal decision
27 The Spur, Slough, SL1 6EU
Planning appeal 3270258 at 27 The Spur, Slough, SL1 6EU (Slough Borough Council) was allowed on 23 July 2021 by Inspector Roberts J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of removing or varying the condition on the living conditions of the occupiers of 25 The Spur, with particular regard to privacy and perceived overlooking.
to vary condition 2 attached to planning approval ref. P/02939/001 to enable the retention of the existing dwelling subject to minor alterations, including permanent obscure glazing to side facing roof lights
- Authority
- Slough Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts J
- Postcode
- SL1 6EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of removing or varying the condition on the living conditions of the occupiers of 25 The Spur, with particular regard to privacy and perceived overlooking
What decided it
The fallback position of the approved scheme, which would have allowed 3 rooflights in a lower position and slightly larger size, meant the perceived overlooking from the current arrangement was not materially different and therefore not material harm.
The perceived overlooking concerns of the neighbouring occupiers were balanced against the fallback position of the approved development, which would have created a similar perception of overlooking, resulting in the appeal being allowed subject to conditions protecting privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 8 of the Slough Core StrategyPolicy EN1 of the Local Plan for Slough
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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