Planning appeal decision
22 Yew Tree Avenue, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LA
Planning appeal 3297861 at 22 Yew Tree Avenue, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5LA (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 29 September 2022 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
‘Second Storey Side Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension’
- Authority
- Preston City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- PR2 5LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
What decided it
The proposed two-storey flat-roofed extension would have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring design sensitivity to the surrounding context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Chapter 10 of the Central Lancashire Adopted Core Strategy (2012)Policy AD1 (a)Policy AD1 (b)Policy EN9 of the Preston Local Plan (Site Allocations & Development Management Policies) (2015)Saved Policy D13 of the Preston Local Plan (2004)Saved Policy H8 of the Preston Local Plan (2004)Residential Extensions & Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (2013)
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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