Planning appeal decision
137 Manthorpe Road, Grantham, NG31 8DH
Planning appeal 3325800 at 137 Manthorpe Road, Grantham, NG31 8DH (South Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 12 January 2024 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
demolition of existing garage and erection of 1.5 storey dwelling
- Authority
- South Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- NG31 8DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 139 Manthorpe Road, with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would appear cramped and incongruous within the plot due to its scale, form, siting and design, causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area which outweighed other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP2SP3DE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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