Planning appeal decision
Virginia Cottage , Uffington Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire , PE9 2EX
Planning appeal 3327712 at Virginia Cottage , Uffington Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire , PE9 2EX (South Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing dwelling and replace with 3 sustainable dwellings
- Authority
- South Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- PE9 2EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would be affected by, or have an effect upon, protected trees
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety having regard to access and parking
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, the unresolvable conflict between protected trees and future residents' living conditions, and inadequate highway safety information collectively outweighed the limited benefits of additional housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DE1SD1SP2SP3ID2Policy 2 of the Stamford Neighbourhood Plan 2022
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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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