Planning appeal decision
2 Sisters Close, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9YE
Planning appeal 3331505 at 2 Sisters Close, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9YE (North Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 10 April 2024 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on protected trees.
erection of garden room
- Authority
- North Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- LN6 9YE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on protected trees
What decided it
The proposed garden room would have a harmful effect on protected trees by potentially damaging soil structure and requiring removal of branches, contrary to NPPF paragraph 136 and Policy S66 which seek to retain trees wherever possible.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S66
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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