®Planning appeal decision
Orchard House, 161 Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LA
Planning appeal 3277653 at Orchard House, 161 Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1LA (Melton Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 March 2022 by Inspector Beeby C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at Balmoral Road with particular regard to outlook and daylight.
2 no. detached dwellings and new access to the rear of 161 Scalford Road. Demolish existing garage to 161 Scalford Road and replace with smaller detached garage
- Authority
- Melton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Beeby C
- Postcode
- LE13 1LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at Balmoral Road with particular regard to outlook and daylight
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at Balmoral Road, particularly regarding outlook and daylight caused by the replacement of the sky gap with two-storey built form, outweighs the modest benefits of providing two additional dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1
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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