Planning appeal decision
9 Sandy Lane, Little Neston, Neston, CH64 4DR
Planning appeal 3307179 at 9 Sandy Lane, Little Neston, Neston, CH64 4DR (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed on 30 January 2023 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the locality.
Demolition of Existing Detached Dwelling and Garage. Construction of Replacement Detached Dwelling and Garage
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hitchcock R
- Postcode
- CH64 4DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the locality
- the living conditions of the neighbouring dwelling at 7 Sandy Lane with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy
What decided it
The imposition of a condition requiring obscure glazing to the rear balcony side aperture to prevent significant overlooking to the neighbouring property's private garden area made the development acceptable in planning terms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV 6Policy DM 3Policy DM 21Policy SOC5Policy DM2Policy DM4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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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