Fern Bank, 12 Thorpe Lane, South Hykeham, LINCOLN, Lincolnshire, LN6 9NW

‘outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of up to 3 no. dwellings, upgrading of the existing access and creation of a new access and garage for 12 Thorpe Lane’

Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ellis D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed dwellings with particular regards to light and noise
Whether the development can demonstrate at least a 10% measurable biodiversity net gain

What decided it

The site's narrow configuration and constraints mean three dwellings cannot be accommodated without causing unacceptable harm to living conditions through shade and noise from the access road, particularly for Plots 1 and 2.

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy S3, Policy S5, Policy S61, Policy S66, Policy 1 of the Hykeham Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2036

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