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Split Decision20 September 20223303037

19 Townsfield, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0RS

Planning appeal 3303037 at 19 Townsfield, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0RS (Lancaster City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 20 September 2022 by Inspector Brook S, 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, which includes the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

‘The renovation of the existing house to include a single storey rear extension to replace the existing conservatory, the renovation of the existing utility outbuilding and a rear dormer. The conversion and extension of the existing car port to form an annex building and greenhouse. The installation of a new package treatment plant’

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Brook S
Postcode
LA5 0RS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, which includes the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • The living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties on Townsfield, with specific regard to parking provision and the ease of turning/manoeuvring vehicles

What decided it

The proposed rear dormer would be substantially oversized and overly dominant with a flat roof design at odds with the traditional dual pitch roof of the cottage, failing to conserve or enhance the character and scenic beauty of the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, which receives great weight in planning decisions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy AS08 of the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Development Plan Document (DPD)Policy EN2 of the Local Plan for Lancaster District 2011-2031 Part One: Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPDPolicy DM29 of the Local Plan for Lancaster District 2011-2031 Part Two: Review of the Development Management DPDPolicy DM62 of the Local Plan for Lancaster District 2011-2031 Part Two: Review of the Development Management DPD
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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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