®Planning appeal decision
Land north of 1 Sunny Hill, Westbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5LJ
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
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
Framework references: 55
Plan policies cited: DPD Policy DM45, DPD Policy DM38, DPD Policy DM34, DPD Policy DM29
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.