®Planning appeal decision
26 Princes Road, Sale, M33 3FF
Planning appeal 3297117 at 26 Princes Road, Sale, M33 3FF (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2022 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition requiring obscure glazing and non-opening restrictions to the dormer extension windows is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the living conditions of the occupiers of 24 Princes Road, with particular regard to privacy.
Erection of rear/side dormer loft extension, new doors to rear of dwelling and other internal alterations
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- M33 3FF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition requiring obscure glazing and non-opening restrictions to the dormer extension windows is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the living conditions of the occupiers of 24 Princes Road, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The second-floor height and proximity of the office dormer window to the shared boundary and rear garden of No 24 would result in substantial overlooking and significant loss of privacy without the obscure glazing and non-opening restrictions required by the condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy
- 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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