Pryce Builders Ltd , Leonard Street, Oakengates , Telford, TF2 6EU

Planning appeal 3279859 at Pryce Builders Ltd , Leonard Street, Oakengates , Telford, TF2 6EU (Telford and Wrekin Council) was dismissed on 24 November 2021 by Inspector Ellison H, 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.

the demolition of existing single storey office, workshop and storage buildings, erection of 2no. semi-detached dwellings with associated driveways and erection of two storey building containing 2no. apartments with associated access and car parking

Authority: Telford and Wrekin Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ellison H
Postcode: TF2 6EU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of occupiers at Nos 48-54 New Street, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous siting and orientation of the apartment block, which would conflict with the development plan and material considerations.

The limited benefits of housing provision and construction employment were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP4Policy BE1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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