Planning appeal decision
7, Leighton Close, Coventry, CV4 7AE
Planning appeal 3307355 at 7, Leighton Close, Coventry, CV4 7AE (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Troy D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, having particular regard to its location within the Kenilworth Road Conservation Area.
erection of a two storey front and rear extension, additional floor of accommodation at second floor level, new hipped roof design and alteration to exterior and fenestration
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Troy D
- Postcode
- CV4 7AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area, having particular regard to its location within the Kenilworth Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extensions and roof alteration, by virtue of their scale, siting and design, would fail to achieve appropriate subordination to the host property and would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Kenilworth Road Conservation Area that cannot be justified by the private benefits to the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy HE2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 197Paragraph 202
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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