Planning appeal decision
6 Perch Close, Marlow, SL7 2BQ
Planning appeal 3289509 at 6 Perch Close, Marlow, SL7 2BQ (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was dismissed on 21 June 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality.
a single storey side and rear extension; first floor extension with pitched roof incorporating flat roofed side dormer creation of parking area widening existing vehicular access
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- SL7 2BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the existing building and the character and appearance of the locality
- The living conditions of existing and future occupiers adjacent the appeal site, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed extension would be clearly disproportionate and harmful to both the character and appearance of the locality and the living conditions of adjacent occupiers through increased overlooking, contrary to local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP9DM35DM36
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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