Planning appeal decision
49 Belsay, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8HD
Planning appeal 3271791 at 49 Belsay, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8HD (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 July 2021 by Inspector Davies B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host house and surrounding area.
erection of a first floor side/front extension
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies B
- Postcode
- SN5 8HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host house and surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupants of No 48 Belsay, with regard to loss of daylight and outlook
What decided it
The proposal would cause harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbours, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1 of the Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026 (March 2015)
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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