286 Great North Road, Woodlands, Doncaster, DN6 7HN

Planning appeal 6009127 at 286 Great North Road, Woodlands, Doncaster, DN6 7HN (Doncaster) was dismissed on 21 September 2026 by Inspector Richard Gilbert, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the property, with particular regard to outlook, the adequacy and functionality of the internal living space and the adequacy, functionality and location of the waste storage area.

Change of use of first floor and attic to two flats (Class C3) and installation of rooflights on the front and rear roof slopes

Authority: Doncaster
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: Richard Gilbert
Postcode: DN6 7HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the property, with particular regard to outlook, the adequacy and functionality of the internal living space and the adequacy, functionality and location of the waste storage area

What decided it

The proposal would fail to meet the nationally described space standard for Flat 1 and would provide poor outlook and inadequate waste storage arrangements, resulting in unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers that substantially outweigh the modest housing supply benefit.

the benefits of the proposal, taken cumulatively, would be substantially outweighed by its adverse effects when assessed against the national decision-making policies of the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 44Policy 45

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