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Dismissed17 April 20233314892

37 Somerton Drive, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 6DZ

Planning appeal 3314892 at 37 Somerton Drive, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 6DZ (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 April 2023 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

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Authority
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
McGurk N
Postcode
DN4 6DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development comprises incongruous boundary walls and pillars that harm the distinctive open character and spaciousness of the residential area, contrary to policy protection of local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 10Policy 41Policy 44

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