Planning appeal decision
8 Sutton Lane, Sutton Cum Lound, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8PY
Planning appeal 3364706 at 8 Sutton Lane, Sutton Cum Lound, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8PY (Bassetlaw District Council) was dismissed on 16 September 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of detached two bedroom dwelling on land adjacent to 8 Sutton Lane
- Authority
- Bassetlaw District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- DN22 8PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 8 Sutton Lane, with particular reference to outlook, privacy and sunlight and daylight, and the occupants of 12 Sutton Lane, with particular reference to privacy
What decided it
The proposed development would have a harmful effect on both the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, conflicting with the development plan with insufficient material considerations to justify approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ST33Policy 1Policy 6Policy 46Policy 2
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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