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Dismissed27 July 20223297955

362 Pontefract Road, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5JY

Planning appeal 3297955 at 362 Pontefract Road, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5JY (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2022 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with specific regard to outlook and light.

Demolition of existing steel clad garage and construct of smaller brick built garage replacement”

Authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Brook S
Postcode
S71 5JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with specific regard to outlook and light
  • The character and appearance of the host dwelling, and the surrounding area

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of No 364 Pontefract Road resulting from the increased height and massing of the proposed garage, which would exacerbate impacts on light and outlook to their rear elevation and garden.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GD1Policy D1

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