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Investigation Report 200600558

  • Report no:
    200600558
  • Date:
    December 2007
  • Body:
    Fife Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainants (Mr and Mrs C) raised a number of issues with Fife Council (the Council) concerning the Council's handling of a planning application submitted for the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling-house adjoining the complainants' property.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that the Council in their handling of the planning application failed to consider the effects of the proposed development on Mr and Mrs C's home in relation to privacy (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018