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Dismissed2 August 20223296955

The Old Chapel, Sleights Lane, High Birstwith, HG3 2LE

Planning appeal 3296955 at The Old Chapel, Sleights Lane, High Birstwith, HG3 2LE (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 2 August 2022 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling.

demolition of car port and store. Alterations to existing attached external store to create additional kitchen space. Proposed side extension to create additional living accommodation

Authority
Harrogate Borough Council *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Francis M
Postcode
HG3 2LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling
  • The effect on the landscape character of the area and the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The proposed extension's height, form, and modern design would harm both the character and appearance of the distinctive former chapel building and the landscape character and natural beauty of the Nidderdale AONB.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HP3Policy HS8Policy HS6Policy GS6Policy NE4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 170

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