Planning appeal decision
5 Chestnut Grove, Linstock, Carlisle, CA6 4RS
Planning appeal 3288392 at 5 Chestnut Grove, Linstock, Carlisle, CA6 4RS (Carlisle City Council *) was dismissed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property.
erection of single storey front porch to provide entrance lobby & wc
- Authority
- Carlisle City Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- CA6 4RS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property
What decided it
The proposed porch would be a dominant and disruptive addition that would erode the strong linear form and retained character of the converted barn building, contrary to local plan design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP6Policy HO8
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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