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Dismissed27 January 20263376049

25 Hazelmount Drive, Warton, Lancashire, LA5 9HR

Planning appeal 3376049 at 25 Hazelmount Drive, Warton, Lancashire, LA5 9HR (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 27 January 2026 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions for occupants of the neighbouring dwelling, 27 Hazelmount Drive, with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight.

‘part retrospective application for a rear side extension and re-roofing of garage and porch’

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Veevers A
Postcode
LA5 9HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions for occupants of the neighbouring dwelling, 27 Hazelmount Drive, with particular regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight

What decided it

The proposed extension would result in unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupants of the neighbouring dwelling through loss of outlook, daylight and sunlight due to its height, length and proximity to the boundary.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM29
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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