260 Humberston Fitties, Humberston, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4EY

Planning appeal 3309818 at 260 Humberston Fitties, Humberston, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4EY (North East Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2023 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed extensions and alterations on the character and appearance of the Humberston Fitties Conservation Area.

the demolition of an existing conservatory and timber outbuilding, alterations and extensions to form additional ground floor accommodation at side and rear, raise in roof height to accommodate bed deck at first floor, addition of charred timber cladding, installation of roof lights and various associated internal and external alterations

Authority: North East Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Westbrook J
Postcode: DN36 4EY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed extensions and alterations on the character and appearance of the Humberston Fitties Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed extensions and alterations on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring chalet No 259, by way of outlook

What decided it

The proposed extensions and alterations would result in a chalet that appears significantly out of scale and over-dominant within the Conservation Area, failing to preserve or enhance its character and appearance, with no substantial public benefits to outweigh the less than substantial harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 5Policy 22Policy 39

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