Planning appeal decision
Low Gables, Galphay, Ripon, HG4 3NJ
Planning appeal 3276562 at Low Gables, Galphay, Ripon, HG4 3NJ (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 2 November 2021 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the locality including the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
loft conversion, erection of 3 no. dormer windows to the rear roof slope and the installation of 4no.rooflights to the front roof slope
- Authority
- Harrogate Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- HG4 3NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the locality including the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The proposal would significantly alter the character and appearance of the host dwelling and locality through prominent and incongruous dormer additions that would erode the contribution the dwelling makes to the area's character.
The conflict with the development plan was not outweighed by any other considerations including the Framework or the appellant's personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- NE4HP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176
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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