Planning appeal decision
29 Welton Road, Brough, HU15 1DR
Planning appeal 3307091 at 29 Welton Road, Brough, HU15 1DR (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 20 January 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property, the pair of semi-detached properties and the area, with particular regard to the design of the proposed roof alterations.
the erection of two storey, first floor and single storey extensions to rear and alterations to existing roof including construction of dormer to rear and roof lights to front to form additional living accommodation
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- HU15 1DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property, the pair of semi-detached properties and the area, with particular regard to the design of the proposed roof alterations
What decided it
The proposed change from hipped to gabled roof form, combined with the bulky dormer window, would fundamentally alter the character and appearance of the host property and unbalance the pair of semi-detached properties, appearing incongruous in the streetscene contrary to the development plan and Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1 of the East Riding Local Plan 2012 – 2029, Strategy Document, adopted April 2016Policy C1 of the National Design Guide
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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