Land Known As the Barn, 25 Castle Street, Spofforth, Harrogate, HG3 1AP

Planning appeal 3268528 at Land Known As the Barn, 25 Castle Street, Spofforth, Harrogate, HG3 1AP (Harrogate Borough Council *) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 July 2021 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the extent to which the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Spofforth Conservation Area.

the erection of a timber fence in excess of 2 metres in height

Authority: Harrogate Borough Council *
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Phillips A
Postcode: HG3 1AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the extent to which the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Spofforth Conservation Area
the effect on the living conditions of the occupants of a neighbouring property with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The proposal fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Spofforth Conservation Area and causes material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with respect to outlook, with no significant public benefits to outweigh this harm.

the harm to the conservation area and neighbouring living conditions outweighed the private benefits of privacy and security claimed by the appellant

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HP2Policy HP3Policy HP4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 192Paragraph 193Paragraph 196

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