Planning appeal decision
Easedale, Thrushwood, Keswick, CA12 4PG
Planning appeal 3338321 at Easedale, Thrushwood, Keswick, CA12 4PG (Lake District) was allowed on 6 August 2024 by Inspector Teasdale N, 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 property and surrounding area.
refurbishment of existing detached property, including conversion of part of the existing garage and raising of the existing roof
- Authority
- Lake District
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- CA12 4PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would align the appeal property's height with its existing two-storey neighbours and would not be visually prominent or harmful within a street scene already characterised by varied roof heights and configurations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 01Policy 02Policy 05Policy 06Lake District Design Code Supplementary Planning Document, 2023
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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