Planning appeal decision
250 Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5UA
Planning appeal 3293576 at 250 Willow Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5UA (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2022 by Inspector Brooker M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of boundary fence and gates
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Brooker M
- Postcode
- LA1 5UA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The height and prominence of the fence creates an incongruous feature that harms the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy DM29 and the Framework, and this harm is not outweighed by the benefits of concealing the poor boundary wall or improving privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM29
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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