®Planning appeal decision
90, Thornleigh Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 7SF
Planning appeal 3272593 at 90, Thornleigh Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 7SF (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 1 October 2021 by Inspector Whitfield J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 92 Thornleigh Avenue with particular regard to outlook and light.
Formation of a through car port, first floor side/rear extension, dormers and single storey extension to rear
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Whitfield J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 92 Thornleigh Avenue with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The extension will cause harmful overshadowing and loss of daylight and sunlight to the neighbouring property's bedroom window, breaching the 45-degree rule and local design guidance, and this harm outweighs the appellant's personal circumstances.
The planning policy aim to prevent harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers outweighed the appellant's personal circumstances regarding a family member with disabilities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D9Policy D10
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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