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Dismissed17 March 20253356007

37 Jackson Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8ET

Planning appeal 3356007 at 37 Jackson Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8ET (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 17 March 2025 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the area.

the change of use of grocery store and flat to form an eight-bedroom house in multiple occupation; two storey side extension; larch lap fence to west elevation; and extension to dropped kerb to pavement

Authority
North Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Eggleton P
Postcode
DN15 8ET

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on the living conditions of future residents
  • the effect on highway safety with particular regard to parking

What decided it

The poor design of the two-storey flat roof rear extension and the unacceptably poor living conditions resulting from a poorly conceived internal and external layout, which could not be adequately remedied by conditions, outweighed the benefits of housing provision and economic investment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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