Planning appeal decision
892 High Lane, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6HE
Planning appeal 3299460 at 892 High Lane, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6HE (Stoke-on-Trent City Council) was dismissed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector McGurk 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.
a first floor rear and part side extension including internal reconfiguration
- Authority
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- ST6 6HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extension would harm the character and appearance of the area by appearing as an unduly large, overbearing and incongruous addition that would visually dominate the prominent location, contrary to the NPPF and local planning policies seeking to protect local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CSP1Urban Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document (2010)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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