12 Thorpe Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9NW

Planning appeal 3298407 at 12 Thorpe Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9NW (North Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 3 February 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would result in acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the shading of gardens from trees, and noise and disturbance.

outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of up to 5no dwellings, upgrading of the existing access and creation of a new access and garage for 12 Thorpe Lane

Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Clowes M
Postcode: LN6 9NW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would result in acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the shading of gardens from trees, and noise and disturbance
The effect upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of future occupiers through shading from trees and noise from the access road, and would adversely affect the character and appearance of the area through inappropriate backland development that would erode the spacious, verdant quality of the locality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP2Policy LP17Policy LP26Policy LP1Policy HNP1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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