Planning appeal decision
75 High Street, Castleton, Whitby, YO21 2DB
Planning appeal 3285295 at 75 High Street, Castleton, Whitby, YO21 2DB (North York Moors) was dismissed on 18 February 2022 by Inspector Wildgoose G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
a single storey rear extension and dormer window to front
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wildgoose G
- Postcode
- YO21 2DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
- The effect on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to No. 77 High Street and matters of outlook
What decided it
The harmful effect upon the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding terrace caused by both the front dormer and rear extension, which conflicts with the development plan and Framework requirements for well-designed places.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategic Policy CPolicy CO17Design Guide Part 2: Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings
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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