42 Kitchener Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7AD

Planning appeal 3298946 at 42 Kitchener Road, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7AD (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 2 December 2022 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the effect of Plot C upon the outlook of No 46, and the effect of Plot B upon the outlook of Karinya.

Subdivision of plot, alterations to existing dwelling and the erection of 3 dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated works

Authority: Wiltshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: White J
Postcode: SP4 7AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the effect of Plot C upon the outlook of No 46, and the effect of Plot B upon the outlook of Karinya
the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of No 46 occupiers through loss of outlook caused by the proximity and dominance of Plot C significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing benefits.

the adverse impacts of the proposed development relating to the living conditions of occupiers of No 46 would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole, and the proposal would not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 130

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