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Dismissed17 June 20223289389

7 Benson Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6UU

Planning appeal 3289389 at 7 Benson Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6UU (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2022 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of surrounding residents, in particular from overbearing and loss of sunlight and daylight.

demolition of the existing building. Construction of 6No apartments with associated parking and amenity space. Apartments to be 4x2 bed and 2x1 bed

Authority
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hunter A
Postcode
CV37 6UU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of surrounding residents, in particular from overbearing and loss of sunlight and daylight
  • The effect upon highway safety

What decided it

The overbearing nature of the proposed development and its harmful effect on the living conditions of residents at the neighbouring Welcombe Grange apartment block outweighed the acceptable highway safety and parking conclusions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS.9Policy CS.26Part O of the Development Requirements Supplementary Planning Document
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 107Paragraph 108Paragraph 111

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