®Planning appeal decision
3 Spinney Close, Warmington, PETERBOROUGH, PE8 6TF
outline application for two serviced residential plots (self/custom-build) with access as a matter for consideration
- Authority
- East Northamptonshire District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Castle S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to the development plan and national policy and the effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The site's location outside the village boundary in open countryside, combined with the significant harm to character and appearance through urbanisation of land that contributes positively to the rural settlement edge, outweighed the benefits of self-build delivery where the development plan is not out of date and the tilted balance is not engaged.
The significant weight afforded to development plan conflicts and harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by the significant weight given to self-build delivery and moderate weight to comparable allowed appeals, resulting in dismissal in accordance with the development plan.
Framework references: 11, 60, 62, 130, 174
Plan policies cited: CS Policy 8, CS Policy 11, CS Policy 30, CS Policy 13, WNP Policy W1, WNP Policy W3, WNP Policy W7, National Design Guide Policies I1, National Design Guide Policies C1
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