®Planning appeal decision
114-116 VICTORIA ROAD POST OFFICE, VICTORIA ROAD, KIRKBY IN ASHFIELD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG17 8AS
described on the application form as ‘demolish existing garage/store and erect three storey dwelling
- Authority
- Ashfield District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gunn J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon 1) the character and appearance of the area, and 2) the living conditions of the occupiers of surrounding residential properties, having particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through its overbearing impact on their gardens, which cannot be justified by the limited benefit of one additional dwelling.
The limited benefits of adding one new home to the housing stock were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring residential amenity.
Framework references: 130
Plan policies cited: Policy ST1 a), Policy ST1 b), Policy HS5 g), Policy HG5 a)
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