Planning appeal decision
Lower Overton Farm , Overton Road, Congleton, CW12 3QW
Planning appeal 3306168 at Lower Overton Farm , Overton Road, Congleton, CW12 3QW (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was dismissed on 7 February 2023 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to any relevant development plan policies and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
the erection of single storey side extension and replacement porch
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- CW12 3QW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to any relevant development plan policies and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and the area
What decided it
The proposed fenestration, particularly the large triple pane window and roof light to the porch and the enlarged glazing to the northwest extension, would not integrate with existing windows and would further undermine the traditional character and appearance of the building in public views from the highway.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS10Policy DC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149
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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