Planning appeal decision
Former Ark Building Adjacent to 20 Nettleton Drive, Witham St Hughs, Lincoln, LN6 9GF
Planning appeal 3300117 at Former Ark Building Adjacent to 20 Nettleton Drive, Witham St Hughs, Lincoln, LN6 9GF (North Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 15 December 2022 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a new bungalow
- Authority
- North Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- LN6 9GF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the existing occupiers of 20 Nettleton Drive with regard to outlook
- The living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with particular regard to outlook, light and the quality and quantity of garden space
What decided it
The siting and form of the proposed dwelling would result in a discordant development materially harming character and appearance, and the proximity to the protected tree would create inappropriate living conditions for future occupiers in terms of outlook, daylight and sunlight.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP2Policy LP26
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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