Planning appeal decision
27 Finham Road, Kenilworth, CV82HY
Planning appeal 3343720 at 27 Finham Road, Kenilworth, CV82HY (Warwick District Council) was allowed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector Winnard K, 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 dwelling and the area.
the installation of an air source heat pump (depth 0.64m x width 1.38m x height 0.87m) to front of property
- Authority
- Warwick District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- CV8 2HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
What decided it
The small scale and siting of the air source heat pump, combined with the property's setback position and surrounding mature landscaping, would prevent it from being visually prominent or causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning DocumentKenilworth Neighbourhood Plan
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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