Planning appeal decision
4 Fenton Fields, Fenton, Lincoln, LN1 2GE
Planning appeal 3298517 at 4 Fenton Fields, Fenton, Lincoln, LN1 2GE (West Lindsey District Council) was allowed on 18 November 2022 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed change of use is acceptable, having regard to the public amenity value of the land.
creation of new access, garage, fence and change of use of land to domestic
- Authority
- West Lindsey District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- LN1 2GE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed change of use is acceptable, having regard to the public amenity value of the land
- Whether the proposed change of use is acceptable, having regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The limited public amenity value of the small, poorly-lit site and the acceptance implicit in its transfer to private ownership that this value was outweighed by maintenance costs, combined with the consistency of the proposed boundary treatment and garage with existing features in the residential surroundings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP17Policy LP24Policy LP26
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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