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Allowed5 January 20233304889

14 Lime Close, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 2PW

Planning appeal 3304889 at 14 Lime Close, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 2PW (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 5 January 2023 by Inspector Thomas R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of outlook and disturbance from noise.

retention of existing metal staircase to side gable end wall and addition of proposed privacy screen

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Thomas R
Postcode
RG14 2PW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of outlook and disturbance from noise
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed privacy screen with obscure glazing and trellis would adequately mitigate overlooking and privacy concerns while the secondary location of the staircase on the gable end and distance to neighbouring boundaries would prevent overbearing effects on living conditions and character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS14

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