Planning appeal decision
Bridge End Cottage, Eamont Bridge, Penrith, CA10 2BH
Planning appeal 3286962 at Bridge End Cottage, Eamont Bridge, Penrith, CA10 2BH (Eden District Council *) was dismissed on 28 February 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the future occupiers of Bridge End Cottage with particular regard to privacy.
Change of Use of Holiday Let to Dwelling
- Authority
- Eden District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- CA10 2BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the future occupiers of Bridge End Cottage with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The unacceptable level of actual and perceived overlooking to future occupiers' private outdoor space and internal living accommodation due to the inadequate separation distance between the cottage and Bridge End.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV5Policy LS1Policy HS2
- 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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