Planning appeal decision
61 Dover Street, Walney, Barrow in Furness, LA14 3LE
Planning appeal 3316082 at 61 Dover Street, Walney, Barrow in Furness, LA14 3LE (Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council *) was dismissed on 1 August 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- LA14 3LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The living conditions of residents of surrounding properties with regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposal would result in significant adverse harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overbearing impact and loss of privacy, failing to comply with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS5Policy H16Policy H17
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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