Planning appeal decision
119 Cross Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4AR
Planning appeal 3337802 at 119 Cross Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4AR (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 30 August 2024 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed location is appropriate for an annexe.
‘ancillary residential annexe to 119 Cross Lane for dependent relative’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- S71 4AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed location is appropriate for an annexe
- Its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The annexe's single-storey, subservient scale and contextual fit with existing outbuildings and local character meant it would not detract from the established character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD1Policy D1
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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