Planning appeal decision
39 Conifer Drive, Warley, CM14 5TZ
Planning appeal 3278385 at 39 Conifer Drive, Warley, CM14 5TZ (Brentwood Borough Council) was allowed on 3 December 2021 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
replacement of a single storey rear conservatory with a 2 storey rear extension and 2 rear dormers to existing garage
- Authority
- Brentwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- CM14 5TZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed extension would appear subservient to the host house and consistent with the character of the area, and the windows would not cause unacceptable overlooking due to distance, screening, and obscured glazing conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1 criteria i)Policy CP1 criteria ii)Policy CP1 criteria iii)Policy H17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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