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Notice upheld10 February 20223283871

Land at The Lion and Lamb, The Square, Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1AL

Planning appeal 3283871 at Land at The Lion and Lamb, The Square, Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1AL (Lake District) was dismissed on 10 February 2022 by Inspector Wharton T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the principle of the development is acceptable.

the ‘construction of an area of raised decking and associated timber balustrading in the approximate position marked with a cross on the attached plan

Authority
Lake District
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Wharton T
Postcode
CA20 1AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the principle of the development is acceptable
  • The effect of the works on Highway Safety in this part of Gosforth
  • The effect of the works on the character and appearance of this historic part of the village
  • The effect on amenity, living conditions and surface water drainage

What decided it

The detrimental visual impact of the modern, utilitarian balustrading on the historic character and appearance of Gosforth, which failed to reinforce local character and was contrary to development plan policies and the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 01Policy 02Policy 06Policy 07
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 109Paragraph 132Paragraph 12

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