Planning appeal decision
1 Burton Park, Burton, Carnforth, LA6 1JB
Planning appeal 3303274 at 1 Burton Park, Burton, Carnforth, LA6 1JB (South Lakeland District Council *) was dismissed on 30 September 2022 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the fence and gate on the dwelling and the character and appearance of the area.
erection of fence within the boundary of the garden wall to the side and rear of the property, not exceeding 2.00m in height. Installation of a garden gate and additional fencing in order to secure the rear garden
- Authority
- South Lakeland District Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- LA6 1JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the fence and gate on the dwelling and the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The timber fence would create a visually dominant and incongruous feature that would harm the character and appearance of the area by eroding the spaciousness created by the existing low stone wall and discrete boundary treatments.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1.1CS8.2CS8.10DM1DM2
- 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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