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Dismissed26 May 20223290508

41 Rycote Close, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6AP

Planning appeal 3290508 at 41 Rycote Close, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6AP (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 May 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a two storey side extension to form 1 no 1 bedroom dwelling 70m2 (two floor)

Authority
Swindon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
SN5 6AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether it would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers in terms of the amount of internal space
  • whether it would result in acceptable living conditions for the occupiers of 41 Rycote Close in terms of the amount of private garden space

What decided it

The development would harm the character and appearance of the area due to the proposed dwelling's proximity to the pavement edge, which would undermine the open qualities of the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DE1

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