®Planning appeal decision
17 Bowood Road, Swindon, SN1 4LP
Planning appeal 3284023 at 17 Bowood Road, Swindon, SN1 4LP (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 December 2021 by Inspector Davies H, 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 dwelling and the surrounding area.
proposed single storey rear and proposed two storey rear extension and first floor side extension
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies H
- Postcode
- SN1 4LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 15 Bowood Road, with regard to outlook and light
- Whether the proposed development would encourage alternatives to car use, through the provision of suitable cycle parking
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to noise, smell and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupants of No 15 with regard to outlook and light, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy TR2
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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