Planning appeal decision
Damson Cottage, Withington, Shrewsbury, SY4 4QA
Planning appeal 3304190 at Damson Cottage, Withington, Shrewsbury, SY4 4QA (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 15 December 2022 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
formation of first floor accommodation above garage to include raising the roof height, insertion of rooflights. Construction of ground floor link
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- SY4 4QA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would materially alter the building and cause unacceptable harm to its character and appearance and that of the surrounding area through its increased size, bulk, design and loss of traditional architectural features, contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS6MD2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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