®Planning appeal decision
69 Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, NN3 3AL
Construction of 3 Bedroom Dwelling, Vehicular Access and Associated Works
- Authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Duff N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the Abington Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Abington Park Conservation Area, attributed considerable importance and weight, outweighed the modest public benefits of providing one additional dwelling and other ancillary benefits.
The modest public benefits of providing one family dwelling, sustainable location, construction employment, and biodiversity enhancements did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Abington Park Conservation Area, which was attributed considerable importance and weight in the balance.
Framework references: 212, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy S10, Policy BN5, Policy ENV6, Policy Q1, Policy S1, Policy H1, Policy N1, Policy SA, Policy ENV3, Policy Q3, Policy Q5, Policy Q2, Policy M02, Policy M04
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.