Planning appeal decision
152 Grove Park, Knutsford, WA16 8QD
Planning appeal 3338147 at 152 Grove Park, Knutsford, WA16 8QD (Cheshire East) was allowed on 18 June 2024 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants at 154 Grove Park with particular regard to outlook and privacy.
‘the erection of a longer privacy screen close to the boundary fence in place of the privacy screen on the edge of a retained terrace required in planning permission 21/0650M.’
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- WA16 8QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants at 154 Grove Park with particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposed privacy screen, when viewed from the raised terrace where the neighbouring occupants would spend the majority of their time, would not appear overbearing and would prevent material overlooking to the vast majority of the garden area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU11Policy HOU12Policy SE 1Policy SD 2Policy GEN1
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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