24 The Circle, New Rossington, DONCASTER, DN11 0QR

2No. shops with 2No. flats above

Authority: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Dring G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 23 and 24 The Circle with particular regard to outlook, privacy and the provision of outdoor amenity space
whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupiers of the flats proposed with regard to the provision of outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three independent grounds—character and appearance, living conditions of existing neighbours, and inadequate amenity space for future occupiers—with no material considerations to justify approval.

Framework references: 124, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy 41, Policy 42, Policy 44, Policy 46, Policy 10, Policy R12

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