Planning appeal decision
83 Upham Road, Swindon, SN3 1DL
Planning appeal 3329344 at 83 Upham Road, Swindon, SN3 1DL (Swindon Borough Council) was allowed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the dormer on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
without planning permission the unauthorised operational development of the erection of a large box dormer on the rear of the dwelling on the site
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hawkins S
- Postcode
- SN3 1DL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the dormer on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The dormer has not caused unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling or surrounding area and therefore accords with the Development Plan and Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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