Planning appeal decision
17 Caister, Amington, Tamworth, B77 3QB
Planning appeal 3310208 at 17 Caister, Amington, Tamworth, B77 3QB (Tamworth Borough Council) was allowed on 6 June 2023 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of No.16 Caister through overbearing impact and overshadowing.
Single storey front extension. Two storey side and rear extension
- Authority
- Tamworth Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cleary D
- Postcode
- B77 3QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of No.16 Caister through overbearing impact and overshadowing
What decided it
The northerly orientation of the properties and modest 2.7m projection depth meant the extension would not result in unacceptable overshadowing or overbearing impact on the neighbouring property's living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN5
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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