®Planning appeal decision
12 Valley Way, Knutsford, WA16 9AJ
Planning appeal 3300993 at 12 Valley Way, Knutsford, WA16 9AJ (Cheshire East) was allowed on 22 November 2022 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the living conditions of the occupiers of 10 Valley Way, with particular regard to privacy.
Demolition of existing single storey side extension, garage and utility. Construction of 2 storey side and rear extensions and single storey extension to the front. General refurbishment and alterations.
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- WA16 9AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the living conditions of the occupiers of 10 Valley Way, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The physical constraints of the site, including the height and proximity of the boundary fence and the characteristics of the windows themselves, meant that the non-opening restrictions were not necessary to protect the privacy of the neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SE1Policy DC3Policy DC38
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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