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Allowed11 August 20233300603

3 Rigsmoor Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9PR

Planning appeal 3300603 at 3 Rigsmoor Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9PR (North Kesteven District Council) was allowed on 11 August 2023 by Inspector Barlow D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No 3 Rigsmoor Close, with particular regard to outlook.

a bungalow on land to the west of 3 Rigsmoor Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9PR. This

Authority
North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Barlow D
Postcode
LN6 9PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No 3 Rigsmoor Close, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The adequate separation distance of over 6 metres between the proposed bungalow and the neighbouring property, combined with the potential for appropriate design at reserved matters stage, would prevent unacceptable harm to the outlook and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (Adopted April 2017)Policy HNP1 of the Hykeham Neighbourhood Plan (2016-36)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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