®Planning appeal decision
21 North Lane, Elwick, Hartlepool, TS27 3EG
Planning appeal 3307611 at 21 North Lane, Elwick, Hartlepool, TS27 3EG (Hartlepool Borough Council *) was dismissed on 14 December 2022 by Inspector Megginson C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at 19 North Lane, with particular regard to outlook and sunlight.
the erection of a single and two storey rear extension to incorporate new kitchen and dining room facilities to the ground floor and a new double bedroom to the first floor. Other alterations include the erection of a single storey new bay window and porch extension to the front elevation and fixed canopy to the rear garden
- Authority
- Hartlepool Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Megginson C
- Postcode
- TS27 3EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at 19 North Lane, with particular regard to outlook and sunlight
What decided it
The proposed single storey rear extension would result in unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property through an overbearing effect on outlook, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HSG11
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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