2 Sunny Bank, Roebuck Lane, Clifton, LS21 2HA

Planning appeal 3288954 at 2 Sunny Bank, Roebuck Lane, Clifton, LS21 2HA (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 14 April 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be sustainable development having regard to local and national planning policy, with due regard to the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and non-designated heritage assets.

convert redundant barn to provide extra accommodation to 2 Sunny Bank

Authority: Harrogate Borough Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cross D
Postcode: LS21 2HA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be sustainable development having regard to local and national planning policy, with due regard to the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and non-designated heritage assets

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the AONB through its incongruous design and location, conflicting with local plan policies and the Framework's requirements for well-designed places and conservation of natural environment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HS6Policy GS6Policy HP3Policy NE4Policy GS1Policy GS2Policy GS3Policy HP2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 150

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