Planning appeal decision
47 Alvington Way, Market Harborough, LE16 7NF
Planning appeal 3337653 at 47 Alvington Way, Market Harborough, LE16 7NF (Harborough District Council) was allowed on 11 April 2024 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon neighbouring residential amenity with regard to overbearing impact.
loft conversion and raised roof construction including rear gabled dormer, 3no rooflights to the front elevation and 2no roof lights to the rear
- Authority
- Harborough District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- LE16 7NF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon neighbouring residential amenity with regard to overbearing impact
What decided it
The separation distances between the appeal property and neighbouring properties, particularly the 20.5 metres to no. 3 Turnpike Close and 24 metres to ground and first floor windows, were found sufficient to avoid significant overbearing impact despite falling marginally short of SPD guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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