Planning appeal decision
Brows Farm, Glasson Dock Road, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, LA2 0BP
Planning appeal 3312626 at Brows Farm, Glasson Dock Road, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, LA2 0BP (Lancaster City Council) was allowed on 27 April 2023 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.
part single part two storey rear/side extension
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- LA2 0BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The extensions maintain appropriate subservience through their siting, setback positioning, use of contrasting materials, and contemporary design approach that reflects the building's historical evolution, resulting in no harm to the non-designated heritage asset or the surrounding character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM29Policy EN3Policy DM41
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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