Planning appeal decision
14 Marsham Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5JB
Planning appeal 3280682 at 14 Marsham Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5JB (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2022 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host and neighbouring dwellings.
installation of a rear dormer window, alterations to existing roof including raising of ridge height and removal of chimney stack
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- SK7 5JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host and neighbouring dwellings
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would harm both the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, and would result in loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers through direct overlooking into their rear gardens.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SIE-1 of the Stockport Core Strategy (2011)saved Policy CDH1.8 of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings Supplementary Planning Document (2011)
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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