®Planning appeal decision
4 Victoria Close, Rushden, NN10 0DG
described on the application form as “the door between the main house and granny annexe has been closed to allow the annexe to be rented. It is proposed that the annexe becomes an independent bedroom dwelling of 54m2. Floor plan attached. An area of 67m2 is provided to the east of the property as a private garden with space for waste bins and recycling containers. 2 parking spaces are provided in front of the property
- Authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilson D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area by introducing fencing and separation that would make the small plot stand out as a cramped and contrived feature in a street characterised by large dwellings with large plots.
Plan policies cited: Policy 8 of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031, Policy EN1 of the Rushden Neighbourhood Plan made 4 June 2018
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