Planning appeal decision
Land off Fox Lane, Barnburgh, DN5 7ET
Planning appeal 3291631 at Land off Fox Lane, Barnburgh, DN5 7ET (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 August 2022 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition is necessary having regard to whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnburgh Conservation Area.
the erection of a detached dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 19/00986/FUL dated 12 February 2020
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- DN5 7ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition is necessary having regard to whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnburgh Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area from the increased glazing and removal of masonry, which would not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of improved energy efficiency.
The limited public benefits of improved energy efficiency were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the conservation area, to which great weight must be given
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189
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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