Planning appeal decision
7 Springfield Meadow, Hillcrest, Alnwick, NE66 2NY
Planning appeal 3320616 at 7 Springfield Meadow, Hillcrest, Alnwick, NE66 2NY (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 12 July 2023 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
new family 1.5 storey dwelling with a garage, external parking and associated services
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- NE66 2NY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through its unconventional design, materials, and street frontage treatment, which would be inconsistent with the distinctive cohesive design features of Springfield Meadow.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QOP1Policy QOP2Policy H4Policy HD5Policy HD1Policy HOU9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 134
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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