Planning appeal decision
41 Beamshaw Way , Wakefield , West Yorkshire , WF3 4FY
Planning appeal 3334115 at 41 Beamshaw Way , Wakefield , West Yorkshire , WF3 4FY (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 8 August 2024 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 31 and 35 Riverdale Avenue with regard to outlook; and 43 Beamshaw Way and 31 Riverdale Avenue with regard to privacy.
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- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- WF3 4FY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 31 and 35 Riverdale Avenue with regard to outlook; and 43 Beamshaw Way and 31 Riverdale Avenue with regard to privacy
What decided it
The imposition of obscure glazing on the east-facing openings to protect privacy, combined with the fact that a similar marginally lower building could be erected as permitted development, meant the works did not result in unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP56(n)LP57(a&b)
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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