®Planning appeal decision
74 Park Lane, THATCHAM, RG18 3PG
raise roof to provide additional accommodation without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 13/01948/HOUSE dated 27 September 2013
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the requirements of the condition, in so far as they relate to the requirement for the first floor window in the east elevation to be fitted with fixed, obscure glazing are reasonable and necessary to protect the living conditions of the neighbours at No 26 Parkside Road, with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy
What decided it
The position and height of the first floor window in relation to the staircase and landing, combined with the limited views available from it, meant that removing the obscure glazing requirement would not cause unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy to the neighbouring property.
Framework references: 135
Plan policies cited: Policy CS14 of The West Berkshire Core Strategy 2006 - 2026
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