®Planning appeal decision
1 Orchard Close, Wootton, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 6HF
erection of single dwelling
- Authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ford K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regards outlook
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of the development, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
The harm to character and appearance and living conditions, given considerable weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest economic and community benefits of providing one additional dwelling, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development was not engaged.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy E20 of the Northampton Local Plan, Policy 2 of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2, Policy 4 of the Local Plan Part 2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.