Planning appeal decision
23 Hunters Gate, Much Wenlock, TF13 6BW
Planning appeal 3270569 at 23 Hunters Gate, Much Wenlock, TF13 6BW (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
an application for prior approval under Part 1, Class AA of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the one additional storey and roof accommodation
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- TF13 6BW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
What decided it
The significant additional height and fenestration pattern of the proposed extension would unbalance the proportions and create an incongruous vertical emphasis that harms the external appearance of the front elevation of the dwellinghouse.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS6 of the Shropshire Council Core StrategyPolicy GQD1 of the Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan (2013-26)Policy GQD2 of the Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan (2013-26)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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