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Dismissed14 December 20223302283

Land North Of Gorse Lane, East Of No 47 Gorse Lane, Silk Willoughby, NG34 8PF

Planning appeal 3302283 at Land North Of Gorse Lane, East Of No 47 Gorse Lane, Silk Willoughby, NG34 8PF (North Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 14 December 2022 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site provides an appropriate location for the proposal, having regard to the settlement strategy and the character and appearance of the area.

two new residential dwellings with detached double garages and a private access drive and new vehicular entrance off Gorse Lane

Authority
North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Clowes M
Postcode
NG34 8PF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site provides an appropriate location for the proposal, having regard to the settlement strategy and the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would introduce linear development extending the village along Gorse Lane in a manner that would significantly harm the rural character and appearance of the area, contrary to the development plan policies which require new development to contribute positively to local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP2Policy LP4Policy LP26
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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