Planning appeal decision
Alexandra House Whiphill Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3JP
Planning appeal 3324899 at Alexandra House Whiphill Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3JP (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 September 2023 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.
Raising of roof to form room in roof. First floor side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- DN3 3JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area
What decided it
The proposed roof form and increased ridge height would create an unduly cramped relationship with the adjacent semi-detached house when viewed from both Whiphill Lane and Nutwell Lane, causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 41Policy 44
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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