Planning appeal decision
87 Outram Street, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4BG
Planning appeal 3328697 at 87 Outram Street, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4BG (Ashfield District Council) was allowed on 25 January 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- Ashfield District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- NG17 4BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormer, being appropriately scaled and sited on a secondary rear roof slope, would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the surrounding area which already exhibits varied and mixed design characteristics.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HG8(b) of the Ashfield Local Plan Review, adopted 2002
- 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.
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