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Dismissed25 September 20233320746

6 Kings Close , Arnside, Cumbria, LA5 0DU

Planning appeal 3320746 at 6 Kings Close , Arnside, Cumbria, LA5 0DU (South Lakeland District Council *) was dismissed on 25 September 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the site's location within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

proposed new access driveway

Authority
South Lakeland District Council *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Rafferty C
Postcode
LA5 0DU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the site's location within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant adverse effects on both the character and appearance of the AONB and on biodiversity, failing to comply with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy AS02Policy CS8.2Policy AS04Policy DM4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 174

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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