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Dismissed29 August 20233317627

81 Witherley Road, Atherstone, CV9 1NA

Planning appeal 3317627 at 81 Witherley Road, Atherstone, CV9 1NA (North Warwickshire Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 August 2023 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

residential development of one five-bedroom dormer bungalow with detached garage and associated external works

Authority
North Warwickshire Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Stephens K
Postcode
CV9 1NA

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 disrupt the prevailing pattern and grain of development along this stretch of Witherley Road by introducing built development into a rear garden where none currently exists, thereby causing adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy LP30.

The modest socio-economic benefits and very limited boost to housing supply (given the Council's more than 5-year housing land supply) did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP30Policy LP1

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