4 Crown Gardens , Rochdale , OL16 5LG

Planning appeal 3282067 at 4 Crown Gardens , Rochdale , OL16 5LG (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 21 March 2022 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would have a detrimental effect on the present and future living conditions of occupants in Nos 3 and 5 Count Street in terms of privacy.

part single storey part 2 storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

Authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Biggers P
Postcode: OL15 5LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would have a detrimental effect on the present and future living conditions of occupants in Nos 3 and 5 Count Street in terms of privacy

What decided it

The slightly substandard separation distance to No 3 Count Street was acceptable because the oblique angles of overlooking would be limited and the degree of privacy impact would not be substantially different from the general levels of privacy and amenity typical of the closely-related residential area, particularly when mitigated by conditioned boundary treatment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1

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