Planning appeal decision
Green Area, Dalton in Furness, LA15 8LJ
Planning appeal 3287547 at Green Area, Dalton in Furness, LA15 8LJ (Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council *) was allowed on 4 July 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing.
residential development for two dwellings (pair of semi- detached 2 storey dwellings)
- Authority
- Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- LA15 8LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to noise
What decided it
The site's location adjoining the built-up area of Dalton-in-Furness with physical and visual connection to the town through nearby residential development meant it was not in open countryside and provided a suitable location for housing in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H5Policy H7Policy DS5Policy GI7
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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