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Allowed21 September 20223291808

10 Melbourne Close, Lawn, Swindon, SN3 1JB

Planning appeal 3291808 at 10 Melbourne Close, Lawn, Swindon, SN3 1JB (Swindon Borough Council) was allowed on 21 September 2022 by Inspector Page L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of 1 No detached dwelling (C3) and associated works

Authority
Swindon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Page L
Postcode
SN3 1JB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in relation to light and outlook

What decided it

The Council cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, the proposal accords with the development plan, and there are no adverse impacts capable of significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits of providing additional housing.

The proposal accords with the development plan and benefits from the presumption in favour of sustainable development under NPPF paragraph 11(d)(ii) because the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply and there are no adverse impacts capable of significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits of additional housing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD1Policy DE1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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