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Allowed9 March 20233305198

Rockside, Cliff Road, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9HR

Planning appeal 3305198 at Rockside, Cliff Road, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9HR (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the locality and the openness of the Green Belt.

erection of new garage

Authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cooper P
Postcode
S73 9HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the locality and the openness of the Green Belt

What decided it

The modest scale, subservient design, matching materials, and preservation of Green Belt openness satisfied the Inspector that the proposal would not adversely affect character and appearance and complied with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GB2Policy D1

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