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Dismissed7 July 20213273232

7 Greeve Close, Great Oakley, Corby, NN18 8LW

Planning appeal 3273232 at 7 Greeve Close, Great Oakley, Corby, NN18 8LW (Corby Borough Council *) was dismissed on 7 July 2021 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.

a new side extension at first floor level and internal alterations

Authority
Corby Borough Council *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
NN18 8LW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of 28 Greeve Close with respect to outlook

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area, combined with harm to the outlook of neighbouring occupants, was not outweighed by any material considerations.

The private benefit of additional living space was outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and the harm to neighbouring living conditions with respect to outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 8 of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031saved Policy P10(R) of the Corby Borough Local Plan
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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