Planning appeal decision
32 Highland Grove, Worksop, S81 0JN
Planning appeal 3310681 at 32 Highland Grove, Worksop, S81 0JN (Bassetlaw District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 March 2023 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the replacement bargeboards upon the character and appearance of the conservation area.
1. Remove existing black metal garage door and replace with black metal garage door. 2. Remove existing black gable end facia to the left hand side of my house as you look at it and replace with black plastic facia similar to those fitted on nearby properties
- Authority
- Bassetlaw District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- S81 0JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the replacement bargeboards upon the character and appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The replacement bargeboards fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and conflict with Policy DM8 and the Framework, with no public benefits to outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM8: The Historic Environment
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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