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Allowed23 August 20233318834

Park End, Rubby Banks Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DT

Planning appeal 3318834 at Park End, Rubby Banks Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DT (Allerdale Borough Council *) was allowed on 23 August 2023 by Inspector Livingstone C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cockermouth Conservation Area.

Construction of a retaining wall comprising of pre-cast concrete blocks faced with timber fencing

Authority
Allerdale Borough Council *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Livingstone C
Postcode
CA13 0DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cockermouth Conservation Area

What decided it

The completed development would appear as a relatively low timber boundary wall with hawthorn hedge above, reflecting traditional boundary treatments in the conservation area and thus preserving its character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S4Policy DM14Policy S27

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