Carport and garden shed at 9 Old Post Office Lane, Barnetby le Wold

What was proposed

The application sought retrospective permission for a carport, integral garden shed and external cladding to a bungalow.

“ASSESSMENT Site description/proposal The application is seeking retrospective planning permission for a single-storey covered canopy/shed to the south side of 9 Old Post Office Lane, Barnetby as well as for the external cladding of the existing dwellinghouse. The dwelling is a bungalow with the front elevation facing in an eastern direction.”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

Officers found the proposal acceptable in principle and in character, but considered its size and position harmful to neighbouring residential amenity.

“However, issues relating to boundary disputes or encroachments onto neighbouring land are private civil matters between the relevant parties and do not fall within the remit of the planning system. As such, this matter cannot be considered in determining this application. Principle of development Policy DS5 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan (NLLP) is relevant to the consideration of this proposal.”

“The carport’s location also causes a loss of outlook from the bedroom of the neighbouring property. The application is therefore contrary to policies DS1 and DS5 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan by creating an adverse impact on the residential amenity of the neighbouring dwelling. Conclusion This retrospective application for planning permission to erect a single-storey covered external carport/shed at an existing residential dwelling is acceptable in principle.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant said the property was being renovated, and that the proposal would modernise it, add electric charging and improve its appearance.

Committee debate

A councillor agreed with the applicant and said there was no clear rationale to refuse permission.

“Cllr Ross stated that she agreed with the applicant, and could not see any clear rationale to refuse the application.”

Minutes

The vote

A motion to grant permission with an approved-plans condition was moved, seconded and carried.

“It was then moved by Cllr C Ross and seconded by Cllr C Patterson –”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to carrying out the development in accordance with the specified approved plans.

“That planning permission be granted with the following condition:”

Minutes