Planning appeal decision
175 Burton Road, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3DR
Planning appeal 3325433 at 175 Burton Road, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3DR (East Staffordshire Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 October 2023 by Inspector Ford K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the front extension and porch on the character and appearance of the area.
one and 2 storey rear extension and single storey front extension and carport and front porch/ canopy
- Authority
- East Staffordshire Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ford K
- Postcode
- DE14 3DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the front extension and porch on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The front extension and porch create a disproportionate, highly visible addition that harms the character and appearance of the area and conflicts with policies requiring high quality design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy SP24Policy DP1Policy DP3Policy B2
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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