Planning appeal decision
24 Glevum Road, Swindon, SN3 4AF
Planning appeal 3281666 at 24 Glevum Road, Swindon, SN3 4AF (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 December 2021 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the erection of two-storey side extension and single storey front porch and rear extensions
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- SN3 4AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed side extension would significantly imbalance the pair of semi-detached houses and extend beyond established building lines, causing substantial harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area in conflict with Policy DE1 and the Extensions SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1 of the Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026
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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