Planning appeal decision
4 Springfield Place, Barnsley, S70 6HJ
Planning appeal 3323511 at 4 Springfield Place, Barnsley, S70 6HJ (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 July 2024 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal scheme would secure acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the development with particular regard to shared internal space and outdoor amenity space.
erection of 3 storey side/rear extension to form HIMO 6 person and associated external works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- S70 6HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal scheme would secure acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the development with particular regard to shared internal space and outdoor amenity space
- the effect of the proposal on the character of the area with particular regard to the number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proposal would not secure acceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to insufficient shared internal amenity space and lack of private outdoor space, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD1Policy D1
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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