Rose Cottage, Blencarn, Penrith, CA10 1TX

Planning appeal 3275716 at Rose Cottage, Blencarn, Penrith, CA10 1TX (Eden District Council *) was dismissed on 12 November 2021 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

proposed provision of new three bedroomed bungalow on large disused rear garden to Rose Cottage, being remains of pre 1960 farmland with easy access to all services in a quiet and secluded dormitory village of Penrith

Authority: Eden District Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: CA10 1TX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant adverse harm to the character and appearance of the AONB and surrounding area by introducing an incongruous, overdeveloped dwelling on an uncharacteristically modest backland plot, contrary to Policy ENV3 and the requirement in paragraph 176 of the Framework to give great weight to conserving landscape and scenic beauty.

No balancing exercise was undertaken; the proposal was found to fail the development plan test with no material considerations to indicate determination other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV3Policy DEV5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176

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