140 St. Johns Avenue, Bridlington, YO16 4NW

Planning appeal 3281727 at 140 St. Johns Avenue, Bridlington, YO16 4NW (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 29 December 2021 by Inspector Newsome R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the area.

the completed works involved installing a 940mm fence fixed directly to a 760mm high brick wall. The overall height 1700mm from the footpath to the top of the fence

Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Newsome R
Postcode: YO16 4NW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the area
the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents at No 138 St Johns Avenue with particular regard to outlook, sense of enclosure and overshadowing

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous and dominant fencing in a prominent corner location, contrary to the development plan and national design guidance, outweighed the appellant's concerns about security and anti-social behaviour.

The material considerations relating to security, anti-social behaviour and crime prevention were given weight but were insufficient to outweigh the harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV1 of the East Riding Local Plan 2012 – 2029 Strategy Document (2016)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 134

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