Planning appeal decision
Unit 1A, , Kepwick House, Peasholm Gap, Scarborough, YO12 7TN
Planning appeal 3288525 at Unit 1A, , Kepwick House, Peasholm Gap, Scarborough, YO12 7TN (Scarborough Borough Council *) was dismissed on 4 April 2022 by Inspector Hendley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Kepwick House by way of noise and disturbance.
a ‘change of use for unit 1A from A3 to A5
- Authority
- Scarborough Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hendley D
- Postcode
- YO12 7TN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Kepwick House by way of noise and disturbance
What decided it
The potential for noise and disturbance from customers congregating outside the premises in close proximity to residential apartments, occurring during evening peak hours when residents would reasonably expect peace and quiet, would unduly disrupt the living conditions of occupiers and breach Policy DEC4.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEC4
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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