Planning appeal decision
8 Church Bank, Over Kellet, Carnforth, LA6 1DT
Planning appeal 3315634 at 8 Church Bank, Over Kellet, Carnforth, LA6 1DT (Lancaster City Council) was allowed on 19 April 2023 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
two storey side extension and rear single storey extension
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- LA6 1DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would accord with Policy DM29 and chapter 12 of the NPPF through good design and appropriate siting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM29
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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