Planning appeal decision
23 Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PB
Planning appeal 3269072 at 23 Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PB (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 September 2021 by Inspector Brooker M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the condition is necessary having regard to the character and appearance of the area.
Two storey side extension
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Brooker M
- Postcode
- S75 5PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the condition is necessary having regard to the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed render and cladding materials would contrast unfavourably with the existing brick property and surrounding area, failing to respect and reinforce local character contrary to Policy D1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 High Quality Design and Place Making
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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