23 Castlegate, KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 8AR

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

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.

Framework references: 199, 200, 201, 202, 208, 197, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy HP2, Policy HP3, Policy HP4, Policy HP8, Policy HS8

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