Planning appeal decision
West View, Hall Gate, Moulton, Spalding, PE12 6QG
Planning appeal 3315911 at West View, Hall Gate, Moulton, Spalding, PE12 6QG (South Holland District Council) was dismissed on 14 December 2023 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
retrospective application to keep more than 6 dogs on site. The site will not house more than 15 dogs at any given moment
- Authority
- South Holland District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- PE12 6QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proximity of the kennels to the neighbouring property's shared boundary and the potential for intrusive and persistent noise from up to 15 dogs could not be adequately mitigated, resulting in unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2Policy 3Policy 30
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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