Planning appeal decision
20 St Marys Steps, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AQ
Planning appeal 3291663 at 20 St Marys Steps, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AQ (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 4 July 2022 by Inspector Owen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with respect to their outlook.
erection of a two storey dwelling - new build four bedroom house
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Owen A
- Postcode
- WV16 4AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with respect to their outlook
- Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for its future occupiers in respect of the outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The proposal would unacceptably harm the outlook from neighbouring property No. 24 and fail to provide acceptable outdoor amenity space for future occupiers, contrary to policies CS6 and MD2.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS6MD2
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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