Land Rear of 48 Rectory Road, Ruskington, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 9AD

a “the demolition of existing detached garage and erection of 3no. supported housing units (Class C3(b)) including new parking area”

Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pearce S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with regards to parking provision
whether the proposal demonstrates a net gain in biodiversity
whether the proposed development would be energy efficient
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 48, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for the future occupiers of the development, having regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to highway safety from inadequate parking provision, combined with failures to demonstrate biodiversity net gain and energy efficiency, outweighed the limited benefits of providing specialist housing.

Plan policies cited: Policy S49, Policy S53, Policy S61, Policy S6, Policy S7

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