Land adjacent to 14 Matley Moor, SWINDON, SN3 6NL

erection of a single detached dwelling, additional landscaping and enhancements to open space

Authority: Swindon Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wiltshire M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the defined public open space assets
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 30 and 32 Matley Moor with regards to light and outlook
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with regards to the rear garden area

What decided it

The cumulative adverse impacts on open space provision, character and appearance, and living conditions of neighbouring and future residents significantly and demonstrably outweighed the very modest benefits of a single dwelling and limited community facilities.

The modest benefits of housing delivery and community facilities were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on open space, character and appearance, and living conditions of neighbours and future occupiers.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy EN3, Policy DE1

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