Land comprising field at grid reference 432397 449421, Walton Head Lane, Kirkby Overblow, HG3 1HG

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

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.

Framework references: 149, 145, 148

Plan policies cited: Policy GS4, Policy HP3, Policy NE4

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