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Dismissed6 October 20266012922

2 Russell Walk, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3TU

Planning appeal 6012922 at 2 Russell Walk, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3TU (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.

we would like to erect a 6ft fence and/or wall around the perimeter of the side of our property to allow privacy to our household

Authority
North Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
other
Postcode
DN17 3TU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area
  • highway safety, with particular regard to visibility at the junction of Russell Walk and Leaburn Road

What decided it

The proposed development would cause harm to the character and appearance of the appeal property and surrounding area through its failure to respond to its context, and this harm substantially outweighs the benefits of the proposal.

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 DS1Policy DS5Policy CS5

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