Planning appeal decision
3, Forest Way, Preston, PR2 8PR
Planning appeal 3276008 at 3, Forest Way, Preston, PR2 8PR (Preston City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 14 September 2021 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
the erection of a first-floor extension to the front, single storey extensions to rear, and porch extension to front
- Authority
- Preston City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- PR2 8PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The first-floor front extension would introduce an oversized, incongruous and unduly dominant feature that would have a significantly harmful effect on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies and Framework design objectives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy D13Saved Policy H8Policy AD1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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