Planning appeal decision
Arbor House, Farm Lane, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2NE
Planning appeal 3278021 at Arbor House, Farm Lane, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2NE (Telford and Wrekin Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2021 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Horsehay and Spring Village Conservation Area.
Installation of 2 new roof lights and installation of gates and cladding to fence
- Authority
- Telford and Wrekin Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Williamson J
- Postcode
- TF4 2NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Horsehay and Spring Village Conservation Area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area resulting from the incongruous suburban-style cedar cladding fence and gates was not outweighed by the private benefits claimed by the appellant.
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area was not outweighed by the private benefits of preventing vehicle turning and containing children and pets, with no public benefits identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy BE5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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