Planning appeal decision
218 London Road, Balderton, Newark-On-Trent, NG24 3HD
Planning appeal 3308650 at 218 London Road, Balderton, Newark-On-Trent, NG24 3HD (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was dismissed on 16 May 2023 by Inspector Boffin D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area taking into account the appellant's personal circumstances.
erection of solid railings and electric gates to front of property
- Authority
- Newark & Sherwood District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boffin D
- Postcode
- NG24 3HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area taking into account the appellant's personal circumstances
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the height and solid form of the boundary treatment across the full roadside frontage outweighed the appellant's personal circumstances, as alternative solutions could achieve the required privacy and security without such harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 9 of the Amended Core StrategyPolicy DM5 of the Allocations & Development Management DPDPolicy DM6 of the Allocations & Development Management DPD
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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