Planning appeal decision
12 Athelstan Road, Worksop, S80 1AJ
Planning appeal 6009927 at 12 Athelstan Road, Worksop, S80 1AJ (Bassetlaw) was dismissed on 9 July 2026 by Inspector D Cleary, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and area.
the erection of an attached garage to front
- Authority
- Bassetlaw
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- D Cleary
- Postcode
- S80 1AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and area
What decided it
The substantial forward projection and visual prominence of the extension would disrupt the established building line and openness of Athelstan Road, causing permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area that outweighs the appellant's private operational benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ST33
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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