Byland House, Hirst Road, Chapel Haddlesey, Selby, YO8 8QQ

Planning appeal 3273504 at Byland House, Hirst Road, Chapel Haddlesey, Selby, YO8 8QQ (Selby District Council *) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 12 August 2021 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front and rear dormer window extensions on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.

the erection of dormers to front and rear in association with loft conversion, the change of roof from flat to pitched on rear extension, change of conservatory roof to pitched roof at rear, minor changes to window openings

Authority: Selby District Council *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Robbie G
Postcode: YO8 8QQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed front and rear dormer window extensions on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed front and rear dormer windows would cause significant harm to the distinctive character and appearance of the appeal property and would be incongruous additions to its simple roofscape, contrary to development plan policies on design and character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Core Strategy policy SP19Selby District Local Plan policy ENV1

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