Planning appeal decision
48 Dorset Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6JX
Planning appeal 3318014 at 48 Dorset Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6JX (Maldon District Council) was dismissed on 12 May 2023 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 50 Dorset Road with regard to outlook.
a rear single storey extension plus converting existing garage into a new bedroom including raising existing flat roof
- Authority
- Maldon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- CM9 6JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 50 Dorset Road with regard to outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the outlook and living conditions of the neighbouring residents at 50 Dorset Road caused by the height, position and depth of the proposed extension wall close to the boundary, which would increase enclosure and reduce outlook from their rear-facing living room and garden.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1(4)Policy H4(7)
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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