46 Greenbrook Drive, East Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RL

Planning appeal 3333164 at 46 Greenbrook Drive, East Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RL (Sunderland City Council) was allowed on 15 February 2024 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to the effects on outlook, daylight and sunlight to the closest first floor window on the rear elevation of No 47 Greenbrook Drive.

described on the planning application form as “Extend bedroom at first floor to match line of existing parapet roof. Full glazed window and door with glazed balcony. Gable front to rear elevation for proposed extension and hipped back to main roof

Authority: Sunderland City Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Storey P
Postcode: DH5 9RL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to the effects on outlook, daylight and sunlight to the closest first floor window on the rear elevation of No 47 Greenbrook Drive

What decided it

The proposed extension, despite being visible from the neighbouring property's window, would not be of such scale as to appear dominant, create a tunnelling effect, or result in unacceptable reductions in outlook, daylight or sunlight to the neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BH1Policy HS1

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