Planning appeal decision
Holly Cottage, Grimpo, West Felton, Oswestry, SY11 4HL
Planning appeal 3275232 at Holly Cottage, Grimpo, West Felton, Oswestry, SY11 4HL (Shropshire County Council) was allowed on 22 October 2021 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling and its impact on this non-designated heritage asset.
a two storey extension
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- SY11 4HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling and its impact on this non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The extension's design features, stepped link element, and contrasting use of materials ensure it reads as subordinate to the host dwelling and does not harm the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset or the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS6Policy CS17Policy MD2Policy MD13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 203
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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