®Planning appeal decision
Existing Store , Bog Hall, Waterstead Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1PG
Planning appeal 3289877 at Existing Store , Bog Hall, Waterstead Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1PG (Scarborough Borough Council *) was dismissed on 14 June 2022 by Inspector Megginson C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
a “proposed conversion & extension of existing store to create a dwelling on land at Bog Hall, Waterstead Lane, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1PG
- Authority
- Scarborough Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Megginson C
- Postcode
- YO21 1PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at 3 Waterstead Lane, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The modern design and materials would be incongruous with local character and the proposal would cause significant and unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers through loss of light and overbearing outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEC1Policy DEC4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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