®Planning appeal decision
35 Lechlade Road, Highworth, SWINDON, SN6 7HQ
the erection of 1no. dwelling.
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of No 35 Lechlade Road, with specific regard to outlook and light
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant and unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring property through loss of outlook and light, which the Inspector ascribed significant weight to, demonstrably outweighed the very limited socio-economic benefits of a single dwelling.
The adverse impacts of granting planning permission (significant harm to living conditions of No 35) significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits (limited contribution to housing supply from a single dwelling), such that the proposal would not constitute sustainable development even under the tilted balance of paragraph 11.
Framework references: 130, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DE1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.