Planning appeal decision
8 Gregson Close, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5RB
Planning appeal 3326651 at 8 Gregson Close, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5RB (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2023 by Inspector Mansell K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is harmful to the living conditions of the adjoining occupiers at 34 Lowfield Road.
retrospective application for conservatory
- Authority
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mansell K
- Postcode
- FY4 5RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development is harmful to the living conditions of the adjoining occupiers at 34 Lowfield Road
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
What decided it
The conservatory causes substantial harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring property through overlooking, loss of privacy and an overbearing effect, which outweighs the appellant's personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7Policy DM17Policy DM20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 134
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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