Planning appeal decision
12 Francis Road, Strouport-On-Severn, DY13 8PL
Planning appeal 3330528 at 12 Francis Road, Strouport-On-Severn, DY13 8PL (Wyre Forest District Council) was dismissed on 13 December 2023 by Inspector McGurk N, 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 Number 10 Francis Road, with regards to outlook.
a first-floor side and rear extension
- Authority
- Wyre Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- DY13 8PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 10 Francis Road, with regards to outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension's height, blank façade, projection and immediate proximity to the neighbouring property would create an imposing and oppressive impact on the outlook and living conditions of the occupiers of Number 10 Francis Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM.24DM.25SP.20
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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