68, Dordon Road, Dordon, Polesworth, Warwickshire, B78 1QN

Planning appeal 3316942 at 68, Dordon Road, Dordon, Polesworth, Warwickshire, B78 1QN (North Warwickshire Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 November 2023 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing house, construction of 4 no. dwellings, garage, associated parking and access

Authority: North Warwickshire Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pickernell E
Postcode: B78 1QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties and whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular reference to privacy, outlook, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring and future occupiers, which was not outweighed by the moderate benefit of additional housing supply.

The moderate benefit of additional housing supply was outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and to living conditions of neighbouring and future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP1Policy LP30Policy LP29
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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