Planning appeal decision
Bridge Cottage , Rufford Lane, Wellow, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0EQ
Planning appeal 3328192 at Bridge Cottage , Rufford Lane, Wellow, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0EQ (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was dismissed on 15 November 2023 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed dormer windows would harm the character and appearance of Bridge Cottage.
converting existing loft room into a purpose- built loft en-suite bedroom with internal staircase from main house. There will be a pitched dormer to the front elevation and a new larger opening to the rear, overlooking fields with a small, glazed balcony area within existing roof structure
- Authority
- Newark & Sherwood District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- NG22 0EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed dormer windows would harm the character and appearance of Bridge Cottage
What decided it
The proposed dormer windows would harm the character and appearance of Bridge Cottage through their excessive size, discordant appearance and incongruous design, contrary to Core Policy 9 and Policies DM5 and DM6.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 9Policy DM5Policy DM6Core Policy 13
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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