Planning appeal decision
159 Doncaster Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2DQ
Planning appeal 3318229 at 159 Doncaster Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 2DQ (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 October 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the contribution made by the Copper Beech tree.
2 no. 3 bedroomed dormer bungalows
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the contribution made by the Copper Beech tree
What decided it
The loss of the mature Copper Beech tree would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area that could not be adequately mitigated by replacement planting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP32Policy SP33
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131
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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