Planning appeal decision
Inkersall Cottage Inkersall Lane, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8TL
Planning appeal 3277892 at Inkersall Cottage Inkersall Lane, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8TL (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was allowed on 7 February 2022 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 host property and the surrounding area.
a first floor side extension
- Authority
- Newark & Sherwood District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- NG22 8TL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The existing building and plot are of sufficient size to accommodate the extension without it appearing disproportionately large or visually jarring, and the contemporary design would respect and complement the existing built form.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 9Core Policy 13DM5DM6
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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