Planning appeal decision
231 Doxey, Stafford, ST16 1EE
Planning appeal 3316335 at 231 Doxey, Stafford, ST16 1EE (Stafford Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2023 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, No 230 Doxey, with regard to outlook and loss of light.
a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Stafford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- ST16 1EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, No 230 Doxey, with regard to outlook and loss of light
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of No 230 Doxey by further reducing outlook through increased depth and a dual pitched roof closer to the common boundary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy N1 of The Plan for Stafford Borough 2011-2031
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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