Planning appeal decision
11 Rowston Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 8QR
Planning appeal 3298941 at 11 Rowston Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 8QR (North East Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 6 December 2022 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
alterations to flat 5, rear of 11 Rowston Street to add additional storey, reclad building with red and vertical board and create new entrance/windows onto Brooklands Avenue with alterations and erection of boundary treatments
- Authority
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- DN35 8QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of adjacent properties, in relation to outlook, privacy and daylight/sunlight
What decided it
The proposed development would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the distinctive Brooklands Avenue through its modern design, materials and increased height, which would jar with the traditional character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5Policy 22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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