Planning appeal decision
75 The Mount, York, YO24 1AX
Planning appeal 3293998 at 75 The Mount, York, YO24 1AX (City of York Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Megginson C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to noise and disturbance.
change of Use from Class C3 (Dwellinghouses) to Sui Generis (Serviced Hotel/Apartment)
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Megginson C
- Postcode
- YO24 1AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The level of noise and disturbance generated by up to 14 guests congregating and using the hot tub would be disruptive to neighbouring occupiers and could not be effectively controlled by the proposed management measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP1Policy V1Policy ENV2
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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