Planning appeal decision
1A Geneva Grove, Wakefield, WF1 3NL
Planning appeal 3272463 at 1A Geneva Grove, Wakefield, WF1 3NL (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 12 July 2021 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 1 Geneva Grove with regard to outlook and sunlight.
a rear 2 storey extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- WF1 3NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 1 Geneva Grove with regard to outlook and sunlight
- The effect on highway safety with particular regard to parking
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring property due to overbearing effect on outlook and loss of sunlight, which conflicts with the development plan and is not outweighed by any material considerations.
The significant harm to neighbouring living conditions outweighed the absence of harm on highway safety, resulting in dismissal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D9Policy D10Policy D14
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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