Planning appeal decision
19 Rydal Close, Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9DW
Planning appeal 3299709 at 19 Rydal Close, Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9DW (Coventry City Council) was allowed on 22 May 2023 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Without planning permission, the erection on the Land of a detached garage / outbuilding within the side (southwestern facing) garden in the approximate position shown in blue on the plan marked ‘Plan B’ annexed to this Notice; together with associated raised ground levels in the approximate position shown hatched green on the plan marked ‘Plan B’ annexed to this Notice and retaining structures / boundary fencing to the southwestern facing and southeastern facing boundaries in the approximate position shown in yellow on the plan marked ‘Plan B’ annexed to this Notice
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hanson S
- Postcode
- CV5 9DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the residents of neighbouring properties on Ripon Close
What decided it
The location, size, design and orientation of the garage and fence, combined with the sufficient distance to neighbouring properties, do not cause significant harm to living conditions or character and appearance, and are consistent with the locality's built environment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy H5Policy GB1
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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