Planning appeal decision
119 Cross Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4AR
Planning appeal 3313580 at 119 Cross Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4AR (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 August 2023 by Inspector Pearce S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
residential development of 1no dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce S
- Postcode
- S71 4AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed backland and tandem development would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policy D1 of the Barnsley Local Plan and the Design of Housing Development SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy GD1Supplementary Planning Document Design of Housing Development Adopted May 2019
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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- Dismissed10 March 20223284818264 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, S70 6PN
- Notice varied and upheld23 June 20213249575Worsbrough Road, Barnsley, S70 5LN
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