Planning appeal decision
Summer Court Cottage, Lyonshall, Kington, HR5 3JU
Planning appeal 3313663 at Summer Court Cottage, Lyonshall, Kington, HR5 3JU (Herefordshire Council) was dismissed on 28 July 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a ‘proposed new access road to the dwelling. The current access has very poor visibility and will be closed off with a new hedge
- Authority
- Herefordshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- HR5 3JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding rural area caused by the extensive hardstanding and urbanising visual impact of the proposed access outweighs the highway safety improvements it would provide.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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