Planning appeal decision
The Dials, Gray Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8AL
Planning appeal 3308782 at The Dials, Gray Lane, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8AL (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was dismissed on 28 April 2023 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to existing trees.
erection of a proposed 2 bedroomed bungalow
- Authority
- Newark & Sherwood District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Allen K
- Postcode
- NG22 8AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to existing trees
- Whether a safe and suitable access to the site could be provided
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area through plot subdivision, urbanisation, and likely damage to protected trees, which would not be outweighed by the limited housing benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Spatial Policy 3Core Policy 9Core Policy 13Policy DM5Spatial Policy 7
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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