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Dismissed24 June 20243339049

Opposite 5 Spencer Street, Ringstead, Northamptonshire , NN14 4BX

Planning appeal 3339049 at Opposite 5 Spencer Street, Ringstead, Northamptonshire , NN14 4BX (East Northamptonshire District Council *) was dismissed on 24 June 2024 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The proposed development's effects on on-site ecology and biodiversity.

erection of a 2-storey, 3-bedroom house, and a detached double garage with a games room/workshop under”

Authority
East Northamptonshire District Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Felgate J
Postcode
NN14 4BX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The proposed development's effects on on-site ecology and biodiversity
  • The proposed development's effects on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development would result in unacceptable harm to on-site ecology and biodiversity, including harm to Great Crested Newts, contrary to JCS Policy 4, which was not outweighed by any other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 4 of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core StrategyPolicy 8 of the North Northamptonshire Joint Core StrategyPolicy R2 of the Ringstead Neighbourhood Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 180Paragraph 186

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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