Planning appeal decision
10 Westminster Close, Worksop, S81 0PN
Planning appeal 3305933 at 10 Westminster Close, Worksop, S81 0PN (Bassetlaw District Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a “two storey side extension and single storey porch
- Authority
- Bassetlaw District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- S81 0PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension's significant forward projection, front-facing gable, and scale would dominate the host dwelling and erode the character and appearance of the street, conflicting with Policy DM4 and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 219
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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