Land Off St Peter's Way, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5SD

erection of block of 6 flats with associated vehicular access, parking and landscaping

Authority: East Northamptonshire District Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Williamson J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the respective settings of a Grade I Listed Building, namely St Peter's Church, and a non-designated heritage asset, namely Louisa Lilly Almshouses
The effect of the proposal on the setting and significance of the Irthlingborough Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of existing neighbouring properties, especially numbers 1, 2 and 3 Oak Terrace and the Louisa Lilly Almshouses, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to noise disturbance, outlook and car parking
Whether the proposal would have an unacceptable impact on highway safety, with particular regard to car parking and access

What decided it

The substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets (Grade I Listed Building and Conservation Area) and non-designated heritage asset, combined with harm to character and appearance and existing neighbours' living conditions, outweighed the modest public benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 48, 199, 202, 110, 111, 126, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy 2 of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031, Policy 8 of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031, Policy 8(b)(ii) of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031, Policy 8(e) of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031

Read the decision letter on the Inspectorate’s site

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