23 Castlegate, Knaresborough, HG5 8AR

Planning appeal 3288393 at 23 Castlegate, Knaresborough, HG5 8AR (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 28 February 2022 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would: i) preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building; and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Knaresborough Conservation Area.

raised decking area and access stairs including forming opening in existing garden wall

Authority: Harrogate Borough Council *
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Major retail and services
Inspector: Cullen F
Postcode: HG5 8AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would: i) preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building; and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Knaresborough Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents, with regard to privacy, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, combined with material harm to neighbouring residential amenity, was not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HP2Policy HP3Policy HP4Policy HP8Policy HS8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 202Paragraph 208Paragraph 197Paragraph 130

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