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Split Decision16 January 20253351514

14 Orchard Close , Kirk Sandall, DN3 1SP

Planning appeal 3351514 at 14 Orchard Close , Kirk Sandall, DN3 1SP (Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 January 2025 by Inspector Spataru A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

Extension of an existing front canopy (retrospective); replacement of the existing garage and shed with a larger garage (retrospective); proposal of a new pedestrian gate

Authority
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Spataru A
Postcode
DN3 1SP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties

What decided it

The replacement garage's unusual shape, flat roof, and overall mass and scale made it appear incongruous and disproportionate to the host dwelling and harmful to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, contrary to Policies 41 and 44 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 41Policy 44

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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