®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed13 December 20213284023
17 Bowood Road, Swindon, SN1 4LP
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy DE1, Policy TR2
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