Planning appeal decision
13 Limekiln Lane, Lillishall, Telford, Shropshire, TF10 9EY
Planning appeal 3337197 at 13 Limekiln Lane, Lillishall, Telford, Shropshire, TF10 9EY (Telford and Wrekin Council) was dismissed on 4 October 2024 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.
to remove the existing garage and carport and replace with a small living accommodation. A double garage and kitchen downstairs with two bedrooms, a bathroom, and living area upstairs with views of the countryside. The rooms are for daughter and grandson who are to be primary carers for elderly parents
- Authority
- Telford and Wrekin Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- TF10 9EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of No 15 Limekiln Lane with regard to outlook
What decided it
The permanent harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, caused by the cramped positioning, scale and design of the proposed building, outweighed the personal benefits to the elderly occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy BE2
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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