Planning appeal decision
Hope Barn, Dalehouse Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2JZ
Planning appeal 3303779 at Hope Barn, Dalehouse Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2JZ (Warwick District Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building.
resubmission of previously refused application - W/21/0149 Erection of single storey extension
- Authority
- Warwick District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- CV8 2JZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building
What decided it
The proposed extension's incongruous modern design and positioning at odds with the linear form of the building would significantly detract from the character and appearance of the host building, contrary to Policy BE1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy H14Policy BE4
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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