Planning appeal decision
Highbury, Bracon, Belton, Doncaster, DN9 1QP
Planning appeal 3330780 at Highbury, Bracon, Belton, Doncaster, DN9 1QP (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 2 May 2024 by Inspector Dring G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties with reference to noise and disturbance and the character of the area.
change of use from Class C3 to Sui Generis as a multi-generational family holiday let
- Authority
- North Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Dring G
- Postcode
- DN9 1QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties with reference to noise and disturbance and the character of the area
What decided it
The holiday let use would generate noise and disturbance beyond that expected from a single household dwelling in a distinctly residential area, harming the living conditions of neighbouring residents and the character of the area, which cannot be adequately mitigated by conditions or management measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS1Policy DS4Policy DS11Policy CS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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