41 Main Street, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0EF

Planning appeal 3308282 at 41 Main Street, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0EF (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 17 March 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, 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.

outline application only for erection of 1 No. detached dwellinghouse on land adjacent to 41 Main Street Cockerham following demolition of existing double garage

Authority: Lancaster City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Teasdale N
Postcode: LA2 0EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers in relation to outlook, daylight/sunlight, noise and odour
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 41 Main Street in relation to privacy and daylight/sunlight

What decided it

The proposed development would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area by removing a key visual buffer and creating a cramped form of development, and would provide poor living conditions for future occupiers due to proximity to an agricultural building and reduced daylight/sunlight.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM29
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12

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