13 Levens Hall Drive, Westcroft, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 4GD

without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a single storey front extension, loft conversion and dormer with Juliette balcony at the Existing Dwelling. ("Unauthorised Operational Development") Planning permission 21/01982/FUL was refused on the 12 November 2021

Authority: Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Franks Z

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 16, 18 and 20 Killerton Close in respect of overlooking and loss of privacy in their outdoor spaces

What decided it

The development causes demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking, which is in conflict with the development plan and cannot be justified by the appellants' personal circumstances.

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D2, Policy D3, Policy D5

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