Planning appeal decision
74 Abbey Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2QH
Planning appeal 3290595 at 74 Abbey Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2QH (Broxtowe Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension & Loft Conversion
- Authority
- Broxtowe Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allen K
- Postcode
- NG9 2QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The rear dormer's disproportionate massing, complicated design and incongruous appearance when viewed from surrounding streets harms the character and appearance of the host property and area in conflict with the development plan and Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Borough, Gedling Borough and Nottingham City Aligned Core Strategies Part 1 Local PlanPolicy 17 of the Broxtowe Borough Council Part 2 Local Plan 2018-2028
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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