Planning appeal decision
8 Larchfield, Oakham, LE15 6PP
Planning appeal 3281386 at 8 Larchfield, Oakham, LE15 6PP (Rutland County Council) was dismissed on 22 February 2022 by Inspector Thomas R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed development on the amenity of the occupiers of nos. 14 and 16 Springfield Way with particular regard to overlooking and overbearing.
rear first floor extension to dwelling
- Authority
- Rutland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas R
- Postcode
- LE15 6PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed development on the amenity of the occupiers of nos. 14 and 16 Springfield Way with particular regard to overlooking and overbearing
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause significant harm to the living conditions of occupants of nos. 14 and 16 Springfield Way through unacceptable overbearing and overlooking effects, contrary to the development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS19Policy SP15
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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