Planning appeal decision
168 Fairview Road, Stevenage, SG1 2NE
Planning appeal 3290545 at 168 Fairview Road, Stevenage, SG1 2NE (Stevenage Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 September 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the location of the proposed development is appropriate, having regard to local planning policies on the location of housing.
the erection of a 2-bedroom detached dwelling with parking and access
- Authority
- Stevenage Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- SG1 2NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the location of the proposed development is appropriate, having regard to local planning policies on the location of housing
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers with particular regard to outlook and access to private outdoor space
What decided it
The proposed development conflicts with the development plan in respect of location, character and appearance, and living conditions, with no material considerations sufficient to outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HO5Policy SP8Policy GD1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 130
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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