Planning appeal decision
122 High Street, Epworth, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1JS
Planning appeal 3366775 at 122 High Street, Epworth, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, DN9 1JS (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 13 October 2025 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the revised design on the character and appearance of the street scene.
an extension and internal alterations plus new garage and drive without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref PA/2023/1364, dated 8 December 2023
- Authority
- North Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reed D
- Postcode
- DN9 1JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the revised design on the character and appearance of the street scene
- whether the revised design would be overbearing in relation to neighbouring properties
What decided it
The revised design would significantly increase the visual prominence of the extension's odd appearance in the street scene and would be unduly overbearing in relation to neighbouring properties, conflicting with local plan policies on design and amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2011Policy DS1 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan 2003Policy DS5 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan 2003
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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