Planning appeal decision
Land to the East of Hunts Lane, Hibaldstow, DN20 9EH
Planning appeal 3248764 at Land to the East of Hunts Lane, Hibaldstow, DN20 9EH (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
outline planning application with all matters reserved for the erection of up to 100 dwellings with associated access improvements, public open space and LEAP
- Authority
- North Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- DN20 9EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area arising from the siting and extent of the proposal, which would fundamentally change the pattern of development in this part of the settlement, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year supply.
The substantial harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the significant benefits of housing delivery and affordable housing provision, resulting in the proposal not amounting to sustainable development
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- RD2H5DS1CS5CS8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 11Paragraph 127Paragraph 170
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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