Planning appeal decision
34 Staincross Common, Barnsley, S75 6NA
Planning appeal 3288328 at 34 Staincross Common, Barnsley, S75 6NA (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 April 2022 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours at 32a and 36 Staincross Common in terms of noise and privacy.
a wrap round balcony/sit outs to the existing property - to the rear of the property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Symmons J
- Postcode
- S75 6NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours at 32a and 36 Staincross Common in terms of noise and privacy
What decided it
The removal of central section side screening from the permitted balcony design would result in increased direct overlooking of neighbouring gardens, causing privacy harm that outweighs the modest additional space benefit.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD1Supplementary Planning Document House Extensions and other Domestic Alterations 2019
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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