Planning appeal decision
3 Halfway Houses, Newland, Selby, YO8 8PR
Planning appeal 3269813 at 3 Halfway Houses, Newland, Selby, YO8 8PR (Selby District Council *) was dismissed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Retrospective application for domestic outbuilding (resubmission of 2019/0909/FUL)
- Authority
- Selby District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- YO8 8PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The bulky, squat roof form and overtly domestic character of the building create a discordant appearance that is significantly harmful to the character and appearance of the rural woodland setting, particularly given its prominence in close-range views from the road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy SP2 (c)Policy H15
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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