Planning appeal decision
80 Noel Gate, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5EQ
Planning appeal 3290394 at 80 Noel Gate, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 5EQ (West Lancashire District Council) was allowed on 30 May 2022 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of no. 82 Noel Gate, with particular regard to natural light and outlook.
a ‘Two storey front and rear extension. Single storey side extension’
- Authority
- West Lancashire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- L39 5EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of no. 82 Noel Gate, with particular regard to natural light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed rear extensions comply with the Local Planning Authority's Design Guide SPD thresholds for projection distances and would not result in excessive overbearing impact or loss of natural light to the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GN3 of the West Lancashire Local Plan 2012 – 2027 (2013)
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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