Planning appeal decision
47 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PD
Planning appeal 3285503 at 47 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PD (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 28 January 2022 by Inspector Preston C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
Roof modification
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Preston C
- Postcode
- S75 5PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal, whilst changing the character of the run of bungalows, would not be harmful having regard to its careful design and the significant variety in design already present in the wider street context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SD1GD1D1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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