®Planning appeal decision
150 Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 4AW
described on the application form as “Alterations to existing side elevation windows & doors. Alterations to existing rear bay incorporating partial closing up the sides and formation of bi-fold door opening. Formation of rear terrace with associated balustrading and stepped access. Ground and first floor internal alterations (Resubmission of Application 21/03545/FUL)
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the amenities of the neighbouring occupiers at 148 Chester Road, with particular regard to the potential for overlooking and loss of privacy.
What decided it
The proposed external flight of stairs, despite being wider than the approved version, would not intrude upon the privacy of neighbours or create a serious perception of overlooking because it would function only as a functional step without landing or seating area, and views from it would not be materially different from the approved scheme.
Plan policies cited: Policy SOC 5, Policy DM 2, Policy DM 21
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