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Dismissed9 June 20223292715

3 Colster Close, Gawber, Barnsley, S75 2LR

Planning appeal 3292715 at 3 Colster Close, Gawber, Barnsley, S75 2LR (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 June 2022 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of extension to eaves and roof height of dwelling to create attic bedroom within the roofspace and provision of associated rooflights

Authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cooper P
Postcode
S75 2LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The raising of the roof height and change to roof pitch would make the property appear more incongruous and dominating in an area of predominantly single-storey dwellings, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to Policy D1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1

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