Land Comprising Field at Grid Reference 432397 449421, Walton Head Lane, Kirkby Overblow, HG3 1HG

Planning appeal 3290537 at Land Comprising Field at Grid Reference 432397 449421, Walton Head Lane, Kirkby Overblow, HG3 1HG (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 29 March 2022 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

the construction of 2 new build houses and 1 new self build by the applicant all to be sustainable, energy efficient dwellings. The removal of 2 no redundant sheds and construction of a new LRC base at All Saints C of E School Kirkby Overblow

Authority: Harrogate Borough Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Baxter C
Postcode: HG3 1HG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations. If so, would this amount to very special circumstances necessary to justify the proposals.

What decided it

The proposal fails to meet the exception for limited affordable housing for local community needs in the Green Belt, and the identified benefits do not clearly outweigh the substantial harm to the Green Belt and detrimental effect on character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GS4Policy HP3Policy NE4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 149Paragraph 145Paragraph 148

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