Turnhead Crescent , Barlby , Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5JX

Planning appeal 3291649 at Turnhead Crescent , Barlby , Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5JX (Selby District 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.

the ‘construction of 2 No. three bedroom houses in a single semi-detached unit with gardens to the rear and parking areas complete with car turntable to front’

Authority: Selby District Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Megginson C
Postcode: YO8 5JX

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 proposed dwellings, with particular regard to amenity space, outlook and light

What decided it

The proposed development would result in a cramped, incongruous form that would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area and provide inadequate amenity space with poor sunlight and outlook for future occupiers, contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV1(4) of the Selby District Local Plan (2005)Policy SP4 of the Selby District Core Strategy Local Plan (2013)Policy SP19 of the Selby District Core Strategy Local Plan (2013)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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