8 Auckland Road, Doncaster, DN2 4AG

Planning appeal 3322016 at 8 Auckland Road, Doncaster, DN2 4AG (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the streetscene, with particular regard to the preservation or enhancement of the Thorne Road Conservation Area.

the erection of rear single storey extension, formation of roof terrace with balustrade above and increase in height of gate piers to approximat ely 2m

Authority: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hughes L
Postcode: DN2 4AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the streetscene, with particular regard to the preservation or enhancement of the Thorne Road Conservation Area
highway safety, with particular regard to visibility upon exiting the site

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the increased height of the gate piers, which was not outweighed by any public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 37Policy 13
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 16Paragraph 111Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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