14 Lime Close, NEWBURY, RG14 2PW

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

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.

Plan policies cited: 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)

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