13 North Close, Leamington Spa, CV32 7NN

Planning appeal 3272574 at 13 North Close, Leamington Spa, CV32 7NN (Warwick District Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2021 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the street scene.

a first floor side extension over existing garage, providing additional space for a lift and wetroom

Authority: Warwick District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Ellis D
Postcode: CV32 7NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the street scene

What decided it

The proposed extension would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene through its prominent, bulky design and large flat roof, which could not be outweighed by the personal circumstances of the disabled occupant given the availability of alternative solutions.

The accessibility benefits for the disabled occupant were outweighed by the significant adverse impacts on character and appearance, as alternative solutions could deliver substantially the same benefits without conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BE1 of the Warwick District Local Plan (September 2017)section 8 of the Residential Design Guide (May 2018)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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