120 High Street, Epworth, DN9 1JS

Planning appeal 3348642 at 120 High Street, Epworth, DN9 1JS (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 4 November 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of existing neighbouring properties, with particular reference to privacy, light and outlook.

Erection of a detached dwelling with new access from Tottermire Lane and demolition of existing garage with new access from High Street, without complying with condition 2 of planning permission PA/2021/2119

Authority: North Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Berry A
Postcode: DN9 1JS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of existing neighbouring properties, with particular reference to privacy, light and outlook
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular reference to garden amenity space
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposal would harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No 29 through overbearing outlook and loss of light, harm the amenity of future occupiers through poor quality garden space, and harm the character and appearance of the area through incongruous siting and apparent overdevelopment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DS1Policy H5Policy CS5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12

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