®Planning appeal decision
55 Market Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0ET
Planning appeal 3309002 at 55 Market Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0ET (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 April 2023 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing garage outbuilding and erection of 2no semi-detached dwellings and associated works including access from Rother Croft (Outline seeking approval over means of access and layout)
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- S74 0ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the setting of the host property, and the living conditions of the occupiers with regard to outlook and garden space
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 5 Rother Croft with regard to privacy and sunlight
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous semi-detached layout and extensive open parking frontage, combined with unmitigated harm to the privacy and sunlight of No 5 Rother Croft, outweighed the modest housing contribution.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD1Policy D1Policy H9Policy H4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 60Paragraph 69Paragraph 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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