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Dismissed11 June 20253363021

22 Chancel Road, Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LD

Planning appeal 3363021 at 22 Chancel Road, Scunthorpe, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LD (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 11 June 2025 by Inspector Fern L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

wooden boundary fence”

Authority
North Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Fern L
Postcode
DN16 3LD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The fence creates significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area by virtue of its height, location, and retrofitted design, contrary to the development plan policies requiring well-designed development appropriate to its context.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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