Planning appeal decision
36 Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft, NR33 8SJ
Planning appeal 3306202 at 36 Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft, NR33 8SJ (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the effect on use of the adjacent public footpath.
front porch extension, side two storey extension, rear extension, materials
- Authority
- East Suffolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bell-Williamson J
- Postcode
- NR33 8SJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the effect on use of the adjacent public footpath
What decided it
The extent of changes to external materials (rendering and cedar cladding) would appear incongruous and harmfully undermine the uniform brick character and appearance of the residential estate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy WLP8.29
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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