Planning appeal decision
31 Sunnyside, Whitwell, Worksop, S80 4SR
Planning appeal 3358823 at 31 Sunnyside, Whitwell, Worksop, S80 4SR (Bolsover District Council) was dismissed on 24 April 2025 by Inspector Vyse J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring dwellings, having particular regard to overlooking and privacy.
described on the application form as the creation of a raised patio area above an existing patio area
- Authority
- Bolsover District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Vyse J
- Postcode
- S80 4SR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring dwellings, having particular regard to overlooking and privacy
What decided it
The unavoidable significant loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers from the elevated decking area, which cannot be adequately mitigated through conditions without creating an unacceptably overbearing visual impact.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SC3SC11
- 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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