Planning appeal decision
3 Beckhythe Close, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 2ES
Planning appeal 3322792 at 3 Beckhythe Close, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 2ES (North East Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 8 January 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
greenhouse on land opposite No 3 Beckhythe Close
- Authority
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- DN33 2ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The greenhouse's visual prominence and incongruous appearance within the verdant and open character of Beckhythe Close, combined with its unusual siting outside the residential curtilage, causes harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area that outweighs any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5Policy 22
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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