®Planning appeal decision
140 St. Johns Avenue, BRIDLINGTON, YO16 4NW
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
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.
Framework references: 130, 134
Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1 of the East Riding Local Plan 2012 – 2029 Strategy Document (2016)
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