Planning appeal decision
33 Riverdale Close, Swindon, SN1 4ED
Planning appeal 3312930 at 33 Riverdale Close, Swindon, SN1 4ED (Swindon Borough Council) was allowed 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 character of the host dwelling and the visual amenity of the area.
single storey extension to rear elevation, loft conversion with rear dormer, garden room
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- SN1 4ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character of the host dwelling and the visual amenity of the area
What decided it
The presence of similar box dormers in the local area and the already substantially altered character of the host dwelling meant the proposed rear dormer would not result in significant detrimental harm to character or visual amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1
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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