Planning appeal decision
West Winds, New Road, Scotton, HG5 9HR
Planning appeal 3277725 at West Winds, New Road, Scotton, HG5 9HR (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 29 October 2021 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide an appropriate mix of market housing.
demolition of existing dormer bungalow (West Winds) and erection of four detached dwellings (3x four bed, 1x three bed), with detached double garage to plot 1 and car port to plot 2. Plots 3 and 4 to be served by integral garages
- Authority
- Harrogate Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- HG5 9HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would provide an appropriate mix of market housing
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the use of the nearby burial ground by visitors, with particular regard to privacy and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would not provide an appropriate mix of market housing in accordance with Policy HS1 of the Harrogate District Local Plan, as it was heavily skewed towards four-bedroom properties contrary to identified housing needs and was not supported by sufficient evidence.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS1Policy HP3Policy HP4
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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