®Planning appeal decision
14 Lime Close, Newbury, RG14 2PW
Planning appeal 3276930 at 14 Lime Close, Newbury, RG14 2PW (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 3 December 2021 by Inspector Chandler M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions for the occupants of neighbouring properties, having regard to privacy.
Erection of metal staircase on the side gable end wall
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chandler M
- Postcode
- RG14 2PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions for the occupants of neighbouring properties, having regard to privacy
- the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the living conditions and privacy of neighbouring occupants outweighed the demonstrable social benefits to the appellant's family.
The social benefits of providing independent accommodation for a family member requiring care support were outweighed by the substantial harm to neighbouring living conditions through loss of privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy C14 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2012)Policy CS14 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2012)Policy CS19 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2012)
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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