Planning appeal decision
26 Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AA
Planning appeal 3283763 at 26 Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AA (Stafford Borough Council) was allowed on 12 April 2022 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with respect to privacy and outlook.
an extension over existing wing
- Authority
- Stafford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- ST17 9AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with respect to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The separation distances between the proposed extension and all neighbouring properties exceed the Design SPD minimum of 21m, ensuring that privacy and outlook would not be unacceptably harmed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy SP7Policy C3Policy N1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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