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Allowed31 August 20233319537

22 St Lukes Close, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6GH

Planning appeal 3319537 at 22 St Lukes Close, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6GH (Northampton Borough Council *) was allowed on 31 August 2023 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

conversion and extension to front of garage

Authority
Northampton Borough Council *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Russell M
Postcode
NN5 6GH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • parking provision for both the host dwelling and the neighbouring dwelling at No 20 St Lukes Close
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The single-storey scale, rear position, use of matching materials, and retention of sufficient parking provision for both dwellings combined with preservation of neighbouring outlook meant the proposal would not cause material planning harm despite marginal conflicts with parking guidance.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy Q1Policy Q2Policy MO4Policy H1

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