Planning appeal decision
St Ninians, Alexander Lane,, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1AG
Planning appeal 3368817 at St Ninians, Alexander Lane,, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1AG (Brentwood Borough Council) was allowed on 1 October 2025 by Inspector Whitfield H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy.
Proposed Balcony Extension at Flat 10, St Ninians, Alexander Lane, Hutton, CM13 1AG
- Authority
- Brentwood Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Whitfield H
- Postcode
- CM13 1AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy
- if mitigation measures are required in respect of the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, the effect of those measures on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The development would not result in any harmful overlooking or material loss of privacy to neighbouring residents, as views would be largely over parking areas and land already overlooked by existing upper floor windows.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE14
- 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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