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Allowed31 October 20223294927

49 Woodstock Road, Barnsley, S75 1DX

Planning appeal 3294927 at 49 Woodstock Road, Barnsley, S75 1DX (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Demolition of 49 Woodstock Road and residential development of 5no dwellings (Outline with matters reserved apart from means of access)

Authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wallace J
Postcode
S75 1DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to outlook and overlooking

What decided it

The indicative layout plan demonstrated that five dwellings could be accommodated on the site with adequate private garden space for new and retained dwellings, necessary separation distances to prevent overlooking or loss of outlook, and appropriate landscaping, such that the development would comply with the development plan policies on character and appearance and living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy GD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 54

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