Planning appeal decision
14 Hermitage Lane, Mansfield, NG18 5HA
Planning appeal 3318261 at 14 Hermitage Lane, Mansfield, NG18 5HA (Mansfield District Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2023 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 8 Hermitage Lane, with specific regard to outlook and light.
Demolition of existing attached garage, proposed two, 3-bed semi-detached dwellings with off-street parking, and parking area for 14 Hermitage Lane, Mansfield
- Authority
- Mansfield District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- NG18 5HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 8 Hermitage Lane, with specific regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the living conditions of occupiers of No 8 Hermitage Lane through loss of outlook and light due to its proximity, size and positioning directly south of the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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