Planning appeal decision
7 Western Avenue, Felixstowe , Suffolk, IP11 9SB
Planning appeal 3342293 at 7 Western Avenue, Felixstowe , Suffolk, IP11 9SB (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 28 June 2024 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the first floor balustrade on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 5 Western Avenue, with regard to privacy.
retrospective householder planning application for a first floor balustrade and fire escape
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- IP11 9SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the first floor balustrade on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 5 Western Avenue, with regard to privacy
What decided it
The balustrade materially harms the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers by enabling intrusive views into their private patio area and rear windows, and an alternative design could have achieved the required safe access without this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SCLP11.2
- 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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