Planning appeal decision
38 Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7LL
Planning appeal 3315815 at 38 Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7LL (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2023 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Belle Vue Conservation Area.
formation of extension to rear of property. Part 2 storey and part single storey, with demolition of existing lean-to utility room and wc at ground floor and construction of new kitchen, dining, lounge area with conversion of existing kitchen to utility and downstairs wc together with internal remodelling at first floor to form as further bedroom with family new bathroom and shower room off main bedroom together with installation of 4KWH photovoltaic array to front elevation roof
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- SY3 7LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Belle Vue Conservation Area
What decided it
The size, material choice, roof form and photovoltaic array would result in a significant and obtrusive change to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Belle Vue Conservation Area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring respect for locally distinctive character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy MD2Policy MD13
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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