®Planning appeal decision
40 Resthaven Road, Northampton, NN4 6LB
Proposed new self build dwelling to rear of No 40 Resthaven Road and conversion of habitable room into garage including new vehicular access to provide off road parking for No 40 Resthaven Road
- Authority
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- NN4 6LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The proposed dwelling's effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area resulting from the subdivision of the plot and introduction of an incongruous single-storey dwelling substantially outweighs the limited housing and economic benefits, even with the tilted balance engaged.
The significant harm to character and appearance substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited economic and social benefits and modest housing contribution when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole, despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11, 115
Plan policies cited: LP2 Policy Q1, LP Policy S10, LP Policy C2, LP Policy C3
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.