Planning appeal decision
2 Westgate Road, Belton, Doncaster, DN9 1QG
Planning appeal 3299081 at 2 Westgate Road, Belton, Doncaster, DN9 1QG (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety with particular regard to parking provision.
change of use to Class A3 (Restaurant/ Café) of garage/outbuilding at 2 Westgate Road, Westgate, Belton including new glazed facade and minor internal alterations
- Authority
- North Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- DN9 1QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety with particular regard to parking provision
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The significant shortfall in parking provision relative to current guidance would result in on-street parking on a narrow road near a roundabout, creating unacceptable highway safety impacts, combined with substantial noise and activity disturbance to neighbouring residents from the intensive seven-day-a-week use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S9Policy T19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 112
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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