Planning appeal decision
2 Swallow Close, Guisborough, TS14 8HL
Planning appeal 3315272 at 2 Swallow Close, Guisborough, TS14 8HL (Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council) was allowed on 19 April 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
single storey rear extension, revision to windows and doors and render to side elevation
- Authority
- Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- TS14 8HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 4 Swallow Close in relation to outlook and light
What decided it
The extension's limited visual prominence, low height, and minimal impact on neighbouring living conditions, combined with the Council's previous acceptance of the depth under householder notification procedures, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD4
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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