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Dismissed7 December 20233326206

52 Thyme Close, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8XG

Planning appeal 3326206 at 52 Thyme Close, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8XG (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 December 2023 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions at 12 and 13 Fennel Close, with particular regard to visual impact.

a garage roof conversion involving raising the ridge line, with front dormers & velux windows

Authority
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Allan J
Postcode
RG24 8XG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions at 12 and 13 Fennel Close, with particular regard to visual impact

What decided it

The significant increase in bulk and mass of the roof conversion would create an overbearing visual impact on neighbouring properties, removing the relief offered by the existing building's arrangement and harming their living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EM10Policy EM12

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