BRIGG APPLICATION GOES TO APPEAL

Anyone who is refused planning permission can appeal at national level in an effort to get the council's "No" turned into a "Yes."
This is a rarely exercised option, particularly for small schemes. But it has happened in Brigg.
Having been refused permission  to erect a detached bungalow  on land adjacent to 16 Bigby High Road,  John Lawton lodged an appeal against North Lincolnshire Council's decision.
There are several different ways  appeals can be handled. But in this case it will be by "Written Representation."
This means a Planning Inspector will consider statements on behalf of Mr Lawton and also from the local authority.
A design and access statement submitted to the council with the application seeking permission to build said: "The detached bungalow is designed to reflect an established mature building by  using multi-red facing bricks together with a roof covered with Britlock roof slates,  having a roof pitch of 35 degrees. 
"The applicant is keen to construct a dwelling which will reflect other established dwellings, which will help to blend in seamlessly within the local environment at the same time providing a high quality sustainable dwelling." 
The council refused permission. And in April revealed its reasons for doing so, suggesting:  "The proposed development is unacceptable as it would result in a cramped form of development that would be out of keeping with the surrounding settlement pattern and would have a significant and adverse impact upon the character and appearance of the area and the street scene. The development would also harm the amenity afforded neighbouring properties."
A decision will be announced in due course by the Planning Inspectorate.