Planning appeal decision
24 Gordon Road, Thatcham, RG18 3DD
Planning appeal 3322529 at 24 Gordon Road, Thatcham, RG18 3DD (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 5 October 2023 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the properties to the north having regard to privacy and outlook.
the construction of dormer to side of garage roof
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
- Postcode
- RG18 3DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the properties to the north having regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The proposed dormer windows would be obscure glazed and, combined with intervening boundary features, would not cause harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers regarding privacy and outlook, thereby complying with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ADPP1Policy CS14Policy CS19Policy ADPP3
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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