Planning appeal decision
3 Killams Avenue, Taunton, TA1 3YE
Planning appeal 3282891 at 3 Killams Avenue, Taunton, TA1 3YE (Somerset West and Taunton *) was allowed on 7 January 2022 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a first floor extension over existing garage
- Authority
- Somerset West and Taunton *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- TA1 3YE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of 5 Killams Avenue and 9 Killams Avenue with regards to loss of outlook and loss of privacy
What decided it
The proposed extension would respect the proportions and massing of the host building, integrate appropriately with local character, and not cause unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions due to adequate separation distances and the modest scale of the dormer.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy D5Policy D7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
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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