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Dismissed20 August 20243337375

The Factory, Smith Street, Warrington, WA1 2NS

Planning appeal 3337375 at The Factory, Smith Street, Warrington, WA1 2NS (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 August 2024 by Inspector Major R, 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 particular regard to outlook.

part two storey/part three storey extension to provide dedicated office facilities

Authority
Warrington Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Other minor developments
Inspector
Major R
Postcode
WA1 2NS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The unacceptable adverse impact on the living conditions of neighbouring retirement complex occupiers through loss of outlook from the adjacent courtyard area outweighed the modest economic benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DC6ENV8TC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 135

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