Planning appeal decision
38 Hykeham Road, Lincoln, LN6 8AB
Planning appeal 3312703 at 38 Hykeham Road, Lincoln, LN6 8AB (City of Lincoln Council) was allowed on 18 May 2023 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining dwelling, 40 Hykeham Road, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
3 bed bungalow with loft rooms
- Authority
- City of Lincoln Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- LN6 8AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining dwelling, 40 Hykeham Road, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The outline nature of the application allows for suitable separation, boundary treatments, and layout to be secured through reserved matters conditions, ensuring that noise and disturbance impacts on the neighbouring property would not be material.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S53
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 112
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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