Planning appeal decision
1 Hereford Close, Sleaford, NG34 8TP
Planning appeal 3310206 at 1 Hereford Close, Sleaford, NG34 8TP (North Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 30 May 2023 by Inspector Moore J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of an existing boundary wall and erection of a fence
- Authority
- North Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Moore J
- Postcode
- NG34 8TP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed fence would harm the character and appearance of the area by creating enclosure and undermining the open character of the corner plot, conflicting with Policy S53 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S53 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2023
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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