Planning appeal decision
1 Marlborough Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE
Planning appeal 3303693 at 1 Marlborough Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 20 July 2023 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of removing the conditions on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.5 Beech Drive, with particular regard to privacy.
Amendment to planning permission comprising installation of 2no. Velux windows above the stairwell, repositioning of the front door and external remodelling to the North and West elevations including the resizing of glazing
- Authority
- Preston City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cleary D
- Postcode
- PR2 9UE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of removing the conditions on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.5 Beech Drive, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The very close proximity of the approved dwelling to the boundaries with neighbouring properties means that removal of the conditions would result in unacceptable overlooking of No.5 Beech Drive's private garden space, contrary to the Development Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy AD1(a)Policy H8Policy EN9
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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