Planning appeal decision
2 Rectory Gardens, Doncaster, DN1 2JU
Planning appeal 3286257 at 2 Rectory Gardens, Doncaster, DN1 2JU (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 May 2022 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the Thorne Road Conservation Area.
‘erection of two storey rear/side extension and associated works to include patio path and driveway re-paving, reinstatement of boundary fence/railings.’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- DN1 2JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the Thorne Road Conservation Area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 Rectory Gardens with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The lack of adequate information regarding boundary treatments and their potential visual harm to the conservation area, combined with the harmful loss of privacy to the neighbouring property from the proposed first floor window, meant the proposal failed to comply with development plan policy and statutory conservation area duties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37 of the Doncaster Local Plan (2021)Policy 44 of the Doncaster Local Plan (2021)
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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