Planning appeal decision
11 Woodpecker Close, Sandbach, CW11 3JU
Planning appeal 3292156 at 11 Woodpecker Close, Sandbach, CW11 3JU (Cheshire East) was allowed on 27 June 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 12 Woodpecker Close in relation to outlook.
a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- CW11 3JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 12 Woodpecker Close in relation to outlook
What decided it
The extension would not harm the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants in relation to outlook due to the existing enclosed nature of the garden and the limited open aspect retained.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GR6 of the Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review (2005)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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