Planning appeal decision
12 Monmouth Close, Swindon, SN3 1HE
Planning appeal 3312755 at 12 Monmouth Close, Swindon, SN3 1HE (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the residential amenity of neighbouring occupants at 13 Monmouth Close with regard to enclosure, overbearingness, visual dominance and overshadowing to the property and rear garden.
erection of first floor side, two storey/single storey rear extensions and conversion of garage into habitable space
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- SN3 1HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the residential amenity of neighbouring occupants at 13 Monmouth Close with regard to enclosure, overbearingness, visual dominance and overshadowing to the property and rear garden
What decided it
The proposal would result in unacceptable enclosing, overbearing, and overshadowing impacts on the residential amenity of the neighbouring property, contrary to Policy DE1 and the SPD guidance on separation distances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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