Planning appeal decision
14 Trent Grove, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FP
Planning appeal 3336532 at 14 Trent Grove, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FP (North East Derbyshire District Council) was allowed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that removing the condition would have on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to privacy.
Proposed single storey side extension and raising of existing roof incorporating one velux window to accommodate bedrooms
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- S18 2FP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that removing the condition would have on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to privacy
What decided it
The mature beech hedge on the rear boundary provided sufficient screening to prevent intrusive overlooking of the neighbour's windows and garden, combined with acceptable separation distances and the absence of an obscure glazing condition on a previous similar permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LC5Policy SDC12Policy D3
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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