Wellspring Lodge, 16 Silchester Road, TADLEY, Hampshire, RG26 3PX

construction of first floor extension to existing bungalow to involve raising roof height to form two storey dwelling with pitched roof. Erection of a part two storey and part single storey side extension to western/northern elevations. To i nclude erection of 2.4m high wall and fence and alterations to existing doors and fenestration

Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lawrence E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 18, 18a and 20 Silchester Road, with particular regard to visual impact, privacy, and loss of daylight/sunlight.

What decided it

The proposed north-facing bedroom window would create unacceptable actual and perceived overlooking that would materially and unacceptably harm the living conditions of occupiers of No.18a, which cannot be adequately mitigated through conditions.

Framework references: 11, 124, 131, 135

Plan policies cited: Policy EM10, Design and Sustainability SPD, RA3, RA5, RA6, RA7

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