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Dismissed24 November 20233321242

18-22 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 8AA

Planning appeal 3321242 at 18-22 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 8AA (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 November 2023 by Inspector Cuthbert L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

first floor rear extension to existing 3 flats

Authority
Swindon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cuthbert L
Postcode
SN2 8AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of the existing occupants of 24A and 26A Cricklade Road and 1A Caulfield Road, with respect to privacy, outlook and light, and the future occupants of 20A Cricklade Road, with regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring and future occupants, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DE1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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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