Planning appeal decision
3 Masefield Way, Corby, NN17 2NL
Planning appeal 3320484 at 3 Masefield Way, Corby, NN17 2NL (Corby Borough Council *) was dismissed on 5 March 2024 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
a 2 storey side extension together with single storey extensions to form store/garage areas and stand alone garden room to rear
- Authority
- Corby Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- NN17 2NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of present and future occupiers with specific regard to private garden space
What decided it
The proposed extensions would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and would not provide satisfactory garden space for occupiers, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 8 of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2016
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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