Planning appeal decision
34-36 Earlsdon Street, Coventry, CV5 6EJ
Planning appeal 3311446 at 34-36 Earlsdon Street, Coventry, CV5 6EJ (Coventry City Council) was allowed on 26 September 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area.
new second storey over existing rear extension
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- CV5 6EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area
- The effect of the proposal on the amenity of neighbours
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and would not unacceptably harm the amenity of neighbours, with the hipped roof form and material quality conditions ensuring acceptable design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy DS3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195
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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