Planning appeal decision
388 Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2QE
Planning appeal 3288770 at 388 Burton Road, Barnsley, S71 2QE (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 February 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 380 and 390 Burton Road in terms of light and outlook.
a single storey rear disabled bedroom and shower
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Symmons J
- Postcode
- S71 2QE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours at 380 and 390 Burton Road in terms of light and outlook
What decided it
The significant harm to the outlook of occupiers at No 390 Burton Road caused by the replacement of a screened fence with a large expanse of brick wall outweighed the appellant's personal circumstances and accommodation needs.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD1Policy GD1Policy D1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 38
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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