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Allowed19 September 20243332272

Binley Woods Service Centre and 64 Rugby Road, Binley Woods, CV3 2AX

Planning appeal 3332272 at Binley Woods Service Centre and 64 Rugby Road, Binley Woods, CV3 2AX (Rugby Borough Council) was allowed on 19 September 2024 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to scale, massing, height and density.

the demolition of the existing single and two- storey car sales, workshop and car wash premises, demolition of the existing two storey dwelling for the residential redevelopment of the site consisting of two apartment buildings and associated external works

Authority
Rugby Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Moulton E
Postcode
CV3 2AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to scale, massing, height and density

What decided it

The design and appearance of the proposal, with its recessed elements, appropriate height, and integration with the street scene, would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would comply with Policy SDC1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SDC1Policy H2Policy HS5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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