Planning appeal decision
127 Maidavale Crescent, Coventry, CV3 6GE
Planning appeal 3271690 at 127 Maidavale Crescent, Coventry, CV3 6GE (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 29 June 2021 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
extensions and alterations
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- CV3 6GE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The flat roof rear extension with contrasting materials and render would be visually incongruous and readily apparent from the surrounding area, eroding the prevailing character of pitched roofs and traditional materials.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1 of the Coventry City Local Plan (2017)Extending Your Home Supplementary Planning Document (2003)
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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