Planning appeal decision
7 Thetford Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6PH
Planning appeal 3280352 at 7 Thetford Close, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6PH (Gedling Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers No 9 Thetford Close with particular regard to outlook, sunlight and daylight.
first floor addition added to existing ground floor extension. Increase bedroom size
- Authority
- Gedling Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- NG5 6PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers No 9 Thetford Close with particular regard to outlook, sunlight and daylight
What decided it
The proposed first-floor extension would create an unacceptably imposing and dominating outlook for neighbouring occupiers at No 9 Thetford Close, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF requirements for amenity standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPD32Policy LPD43
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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