LAND TO THE EAST OF MERE LANE, EDENTHORPE, DONCASTER

 I am directed by the Secretary of State to say that consideration has been given to thereport of Frances Mahoney DipTP PGDipTP MRTPI IHBC who held a public local inquiryon 5 to 7 September, 12 – 13 September and 9 – 12 January 2018 into your clientsappeal against the decision of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council to refuse yourapplication for planning permission for residential development (Use Class C3) with openspace, landscaping and associated access, in accordance with application ref:15/01278/OUTM dated 18 May 2015.

The Inspector recommended that the appeal be allowed and planning permission grantedsubject to conditions.

For the reasons given below, the Secretary of State agrees with the Inspector’s conclusions, except where stated, and agrees with her recommendation. He has decided to allow the appeal and grant planning permission, subject to conditions. A copy of the Inspector’s report (IR) is enclosed. All references to paragraph numbers, unless otherwise stated, are to that report.