Planning appeal decision
Casterton Cottage, Casterton, Carnforth, LA6 2SF
Planning appeal 3289177 at Casterton Cottage, Casterton, Carnforth, LA6 2SF (Yorkshire Dales) was dismissed on 16 March 2022 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
demolition of existing garage, potting shed and part of the single storey utility room, the addition of double storey extensions and single storey replacement garage, workshop/studio. Costs 1. An
- Authority
- Yorkshire Dales
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- LA6 2SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
What decided it
The scale and design of the proposed extensions would overwhelm the host property and harm the character and appearance of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and local plan policies protecting local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy CS8.10Local Plan Policy S2
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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