Planning appeal decision
Land off Lincoln Road, Leasingham, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8JT
Planning appeal 3335621 at Land off Lincoln Road, Leasingham, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8JT (North Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 7 November 2024 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
‘erection of one and a half storey dwelling’
- Authority
- North Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- NG34 8JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would create adequate living conditions for its future occupiers, with regard to access to private outside space and outlook
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 39 Lincoln Road with regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would appear unacceptably cramped and contrived within its plot, harming the spacious character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy S53 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S53Policy S1Policy S66
- 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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