Planning appeal decision
Preston Carp Lakes , Weghill Road, Preston, HU12 8SX
Planning appeal 3277511 at Preston Carp Lakes , Weghill Road, Preston, HU12 8SX (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 8 November 2021 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
without planning permission, erection of a lake viewing room and balcony at first floor level with supporting ground floor structure
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Franks Z
- Postcode
- HU12 8SX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The development causes material harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling, site and wider area through its excessive scale, height, massing and use of contrasting materials, which is not outweighed by any material considerations of sufficient weight.
The benefits of security and surveillance of the fishponds were outweighed by the material harm to character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV4Policy S4
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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