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Dismissed19 May 20233317498

9 Shallowford Grove, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1ND

Planning appeal 3317498 at 9 Shallowford Grove, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1ND (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 19 May 2023 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed glass balustrade on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding street scene and the wider area.

a glass balustrade for front balcony & two Juliet balconies for an extension that has been built under a previous approval (ref. 18/01977/FUL)

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Down K
Postcode
MK4 1ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed glass balustrade on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding street scene and the wider area
  • The effect of the balcony extension towards 10 Shallowford Grove on the living conditions of occupiers of that dwelling with respect to privacy

What decided it

The proposed glazed balustrade, due to its extent and installation around the outer edge of the balcony extending towards No 10, would materially harm both the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the privacy of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3Policy D5

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