205 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1EY

Planning appeal 3343952 at 205 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1EY (Fylde Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 July 2024 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of The Guardhouse with particular regard to overbearing and overshadowing, and No.203 Clifton Drive South with particular regard to loss of outlook and light.

a first floor extension to existing bungalow to create 2 storey dwelling, including single storey side extension

Authority: Fylde Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Cleary D
Postcode: FY8 1EY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of The Guardhouse with particular regard to overbearing and overshadowing, and No.203 Clifton Drive South with particular regard to loss of outlook and light
The character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The unacceptable overbearing effect on The Guardhouse and loss of outlook to No.203 resulting from the increased scale, mass and proximity of the development to neighbouring properties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GD7 of the Fylde Local Plan to 2032 (incorporating Partial Review)Policy DH1 of the Saint Anne's on Sea Neighbourhood Development Plan (2016 to 2031)Extending Your Home Supplementary Planning Document 2007

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