®Planning appeal decision
37 Cold Overton Road, OAKHAM, Rutland, LE15 6NT
2no new bungalows in rear garden of 37 Cold Overton Rd, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6NT
- Authority
- Rutland County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 35 Cold Overton Road, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and light, and 37 Cold Overton Road, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- the effect of the proposed access and driveway on highway safety
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbouring residents, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery.
The modest benefits of housing delivery, social and economic benefits, and sustainability of location were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, living conditions of No 37 residents, and highway safety.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS19, Policies SP5, Policies SP15, Policies 1, Policies 2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.