Planning appeal decision
14 St. Johns Grove, Kirk Hammerton, York, YO26 8DE
Planning appeal 3286235 at 14 St. Johns Grove, Kirk Hammerton, York, YO26 8DE (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 22 February 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the streetscape.
described on the planning application form as “amended and compromised application for single storey kitchen extension with pantiled monopitch roof + extended living area (to replace ex PVC conservatory with additional bedroom at first floor)
- Authority
- Harrogate Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- YO26 8DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the streetscape
- Effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of No 15 in respect of outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would lead to significant harm to the character and appearance of the host building and the streetscape due to its bulky, incongruous design and prominent visibility, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high quality design of extensions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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