Planning appeal decision
83 Claytongate, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 4PR
Planning appeal 3322723 at 83 Claytongate, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 4PR (Chorley Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy, outlook and noise and disturbance.
proposed privacy screening and retrospective approval existing balcony to rear
- Authority
- Chorley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- PR7 4PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy, outlook and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The balcony would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of privacy, overbearing impact and potential noise and disturbance, particularly to No. 27 Roe Hey Drive, which cannot be adequately mitigated by the proposed privacy screening measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS5Policy BNE1
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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