Planning appeal decision
1 Peck Hill, Ropsley, Grantham, NG33 4BL
Planning appeal 3315182 at 1 Peck Hill, Ropsley, Grantham, NG33 4BL (South Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 28 July 2023 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and non-designated heritage assets.
extensions and alterations to existing house. Conversion of existing outbuilding into a residential annexe
- Authority
- South Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- NG33 4BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and non-designated heritage assets
What decided it
The harm to the Conservation Area and non-designated heritage asset caused by the proposed extensions, particularly the incongruous two-storey addition and the erosion of open aspect, outweighs the identified benefits and is contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy EN6Policy R&D4Policy R&D7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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