Planning appeal decision
39 Aldervale Close, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8UB
Planning appeal 3284900 at 39 Aldervale Close, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8UB (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 June 2022 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 37 Aldervale Close.
the unauthorised erection of a first floor balcony
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Franks Z
- Postcode
- S64 8UB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 37 Aldervale Close
What decided it
The development causes material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking and an overbearing effect that cannot be adequately mitigated by screening.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS28 of the Rotherham Local Plan Core Strategy 2013 – 2028
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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