Planning appeal decision
3 Sunnyside, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6RL
Planning appeal 3302583 at 3 Sunnyside, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6RL (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 15 November 2022 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring residential occupiers of 5 Sunnyside.
demolition of extension facing on to Sunnyside to be replaced by a two storey extension with internal works to provide an additional bedroom
- Authority
- West Lancashire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Manchester S
- Postcode
- L39 6RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring residential occupiers of 5 Sunnyside
What decided it
The proposal would harm the living conditions of the occupiers of 5 Sunnyside through overbearing impact and poor outlook from the neighbouring bedroom window, conflicting with Policy GN3 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GN3 of the West Lancashire Local Plan 2012-2027 Development Plan Document Adopted October 2013Supplementary Planning Document Design Guide Adopted January 2008
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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