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One local authority puts it this way ...

'When considering an application, the Council has to balance people's rights to use or develop their property against public interests and concerns.

There are a number of issues that are taken into account:

• the District Local Plan and County Structure Plan policies
• Government guidance
• case law and previous decisions
• effect on the enjoyment of neighbouring properties
• design, appearance and layout
• conservation of the built and natural environment
• highway safety and traffic

The following are irrelevant in reaching planning decisions:

• loss of view over other people's land
• effect on the value of property
• possible future development
• developer's motives
• private property rights (e.g. boundaries or access)
• matters covered by other laws, e.g. alcohol licences'

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