®Planning appeal decision
5 Harbour Cottage, Haven Hill , Craster, NE66 3TR
described as, Retrospective application to raise the level of rear lower patio by 385mm above the former timber deck level
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Symmons E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the AONB
- the living conditions at the neighbouring property with respect to privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to the AONB landscape character caused by the incongruous glass screen, combined with the harmful loss of privacy to the neighbouring property, outweighed any other considerations.
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the AONB and the harmful effect on neighbouring privacy were not outweighed by any identified benefits of the development.
Framework references: 176
Plan policies cited: Policy BE8/Appendix B of the Alnwick District Wide Local Plan, Policy S16 of the Alnwick Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2007, Policy 2.1 of the AONB Management Plan, Policy 3.5 of the AONB Management Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.