Planning appeal decision
88 Intake Lane, Barnsley, S75 2HY
Planning appeal 3347069 at 88 Intake Lane, Barnsley, S75 2HY (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2025 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the host property.
‘Two and a half storey side extension, loft conversion with flat roof box dormer extension on rear roof plane and new roof lights to front, single storey and one a half storey front extensions and conversion of 3 out of 4 bays of existing detached garage into an annex’
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- S75 2HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character of the host property
What decided it
The link extension would project a dominant and asymmetrical form from the front elevation that would harmfully impact the pleasing simple form and proportions of the existing dwelling, contrary to Policy D1 and the SPD guidance on front extensions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of the Barnsley Local Plan (adopted January 2019)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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