®Planning appeal decision
The Poplars, Chapel Drove, Holbeach Drove, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 0PT
the demolition of existing derelict dwelling and construction of detached 3 bed 1.5 storey self-build dwelling
- Authority
- South Holland District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clowes M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to the development plan and national policy, including the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet all 6 criteria of Policy 22 for replacement dwellings in the countryside, particularly the derelict state of the existing dwelling, the adverse effect on character and appearance, and the lack of demonstrated necessity for the location, which together undermine the development plan's spatial strategy and cannot be outweighed by the limited benefits offered.
The limited weight attributed to the benefits of an energy-efficient self-build dwelling and the uncertain fallback position did not outweigh the significant harm to the housing strategy, the adverse effect on character and appearance, and the conflict with the up-to-date development plan
Framework references: 57
Plan policies cited: Policy 22, Policy 1
Judgments cited: Panton & Farmer v SSETR & Vale of White Horse DC [1999] JPL 461; Trustees of Castell-y-Mynach Estate v Taff-Ely BC [1985] JPL 40
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.