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Dismissed20 December 20223305554

Land North of 1 Sunny Hill, Westbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5LJ

Planning appeal 3305554 at Land North of 1 Sunny Hill, Westbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5LJ (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 20 December 2022 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, which includes the Cannon Hill Conservation Area, with particular regard to the effect on trees.

Full planning application for the removal of the existing derelict garage, shed, hard standings and retaining walls and the erection of a single dwelling with associated parking and amenity space

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Brook S
Postcode
LA1 5LJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, which includes the Cannon Hill Conservation Area, with particular regard to the effect on trees
  • whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers, with particular regard to external amenity space
  • whether the proposed development provides sufficient surface water drainage information in order to minimise flood risk

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Cannon Hill Conservation Area caused by the removal of trees that make a positive contribution to its character and appearance outweighs the modest public benefits of the development.

the less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset (Cannon Hill Conservation Area) was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of housing supply contribution, employment during construction, and efficient use of land; the balance tipped against the development

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DPD Policy DM45DPD Policy DM38DPD Policy DM34DPD Policy DM29
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 55

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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