®Planning appeal decision
4 Chiltern Drive, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9PL
Planning appeal 3294527 at 4 Chiltern Drive, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9PL (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 May 2022 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 2 Chiltern Drive with regard to loss of outlook and light.
a two storey side extension, internal works to existing property, including new windows to main facade
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- WA15 9PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 2 Chiltern Drive with regard to loss of outlook and light
What decided it
The extension extending beyond the rear building line of the neighbouring property would significantly enclose and reduce outlook from the neighbours' patio area, causing unacceptable permanent harm to their living conditions that outweighed the design benefits to the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7.3 of the Trafford Local Plan: Core Strategy 2012SPD 4: A Guide for Designing House Extensions and Alterations 2012
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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