Planning appeal decision
3 Bloomswell, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, YO22 4RT
Planning appeal 3250669 at 3 Bloomswell, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, YO22 4RT (North York Moors) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 3 May 2022 by Inspector Dowsett J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 1-9 Bloomswell, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
Installation of replacement roof tiles, windows, doors, door surround and guttering
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dowsett J
- Postcode
- YO22 4RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 1-9 Bloomswell, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Robin Hood's Bay Conservation Area
What decided it
The loss of historic fabric from the removal of the previous door surround and front door, combined with the inappropriate and inconsistent design of the replacement door surround and the removal of the internal lobby, caused less than substantial harm to the listed building's significance that was not outweighed by public benefits, necessitating dismissal of those elements of the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategic Policy IPolicy ENV11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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