Planning appeal decision
13 Isham Road, Peterborough, PE3 9DX
Planning appeal 3283098 at 13 Isham Road, Peterborough, PE3 9DX (Peterborough City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 January 2022 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the local area.
the erection of a 2-storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and alterations to existing dropped kerb
- Authority
- Peterborough City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- PE3 9DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the local area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 12 Isham Road with particular regard to visual impact and those of 131 Charlotte Way with reference to privacy
What decided it
The proposed extensions would cause significant harm to both the character and appearance of the local area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through visual impact, which could not be outweighed by the provision of additional living accommodation or efficient use of the plot.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP16Policy LP17
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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