Planning appeal decision
4 Tadpole Close, Cawston , Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9GG
Planning appeal 3364866 at 4 Tadpole Close, Cawston , Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9GG (Rugby Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 June 2025 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regards to outlook and privacy.
construction of full-length dormer on the rear elevation of the double garage roof. No change to building footprint or ridge height
- Authority
- Rugby Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- CV23 9GG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regards to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposed dormer would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing appearance, overlooking and loss of privacy, contrary to the NPPF and Policy SDC1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SDC1
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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