Planning appeal decision
24 Dunriding Lane, St Helens, WA10 4BA
Planning appeal 3318705 at 24 Dunriding Lane, St Helens, WA10 4BA (St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 August 2023 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
Proposed demolition of an existing side conservatory, a single storey rear extension and a detached garage and the construction of a single storey front extension, a single storey rear extension, a linked two storey extension to the rear and side (incorporating new garage) and for the enlargement of the roof by extending the hips out to form gable ends and the addition of extensions to the front and rear elevations
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- WA10 4BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The linked side and rear extension would be of substantial bulk and massing with multiple conflicting roof forms that would create a top-heavy, oversized addition not subordinate to the host dwelling, introducing a visually intrusive feature into the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LPD01Policy LPD04
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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