Planning appeal decision
79 Witherley Road, Atherstone, CV9 1NA
Planning appeal 3309274 at 79 Witherley Road, Atherstone, CV9 1NA (North Warwickshire Borough Council) was allowed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, having regard to privacy, outlook and access to light as well as traffic generation and noise.
extension and alterations to existing dwelling and construction of 1 new dwelling with access off Nursery Road
- Authority
- North Warwickshire Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- CV9 1NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, having regard to privacy, outlook and access to light as well as traffic generation and noise
What decided it
The combination of design measures (obscure glazing, boundary features, building positioning and levels) would ensure the development avoided unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions regarding privacy, outlook, light and noise, while the modest traffic generation and fallback position made traffic impacts acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP29
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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