10 Melbourne Close, Lawn, Swindon, SN3 1JB

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

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.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SD1, Policy DE1

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