Couple win appeal to build four-bed home in garden

A couple will be allowed to build a new four-bedroom home in their garden, after a government planning inspector overturned a council decision to refuse permission.

Mr and Mrs Naylor's plan to build the property at their home on Eastfield Lane in Auckley was thrown out in April 2024 by City of Doncaster Council, which raised concerns over the impact on the "character and appearance of the area".

But following an appeal, a report to planning inspector John Morrison said the new building would "sit comfortably" with the surrounding properties, because they were "of varying designs and layouts".

The appeal decision will be presented to council planners at a meeting later.

Following a site visit, an appeal planning officer reported to Mr Morrison that the proposal would be a dwelling with dormers to the front and rear "creating a contemporary appearance".

In contrast to the original decision by the council, the appeal officer said the proposal "would therefore respect the character and appearance of the area".

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service Mr Morrison approved the application with conditions in February.

These included ensuring the development was completed in accordance with the approved plans "for certainty and enforcement purposes".

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