Planning appeal decision
34 Tugela Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JF
Planning appeal 3337565 at 34 Tugela Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JF (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2024 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area, including the Chippenham Conservation Area, and upon the living conditions at 33 Tugela Road, with particular regard to visual impact and light.
the erection of a single-storey rear extension to replace existing single-storey rear extension
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- SN15 1JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area, including the Chippenham Conservation Area, and upon the living conditions at 33 Tugela Road, with particular regard to visual impact and light
What decided it
The extension's depth, height and proximity to the boundary of the neighbouring property created a visually dominant and intrusive addition that significantly and unacceptably harmed the living conditions and outlook of 33 Tugela Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP57
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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