Planning appeal decision
8 Woodlands View, Over Kellet, Carnforth, LA6 1DW
Planning appeal 3314080 at 8 Woodlands View, Over Kellet, Carnforth, LA6 1DW (Lancaster City Council) was allowed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Pipe C, 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's. 7 Bay View and 7A Woodlands.
construction of elevated walkway incorporating balustrade
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- LA6 1DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No's. 7 Bay View and 7A Woodlands
What decided it
The existing unrestricted views from the rear extension and side windows mean the proposed walkway would not exacerbate overlooking or cause additional loss of privacy to neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM29
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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