Planning appeal decision
1A West End, Ulleskelf, Tadcaster, LS24 9DL
Planning appeal 3313174 at 1A West End, Ulleskelf, Tadcaster, LS24 9DL (Selby District Council *) was dismissed on 5 April 2023 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 1 West End by way of privacy.
the replacement of existing A-frame tiled roof with a reinforced flat roof which is strong enough to have a small seating area and plants/vegetable boxes and conifers for privacy, installation of a staircase (using same decking and balustrade as the roof along with the structure), installation of decking on the roof with a balustrade around the roof for safety, block up a side door and replace garage door with the same size UPVC patio door
- Authority
- Selby District Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- LS24 9DL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 1 West End by way of privacy
What decided it
The roof terrace's proximity to and clear views into the windows, garden room and patio of the neighbouring property No 1 causes unacceptable loss of privacy to its occupiers, conflicting with Policy ENV1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1
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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