Planning appeal decision
The Lodge, Goose Track Lane, West Lilling, York, YO60 6RR
Planning appeal 3302613 at The Lodge, Goose Track Lane, West Lilling, York, YO60 6RR (Ryedale District Council *) was dismissed on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Martinson P, 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.
Demolition of Existing 6 Bedroom detached house and replacement with new 6 bedroom detached house
- Authority
- Ryedale District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- YO60 6RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's bulk, massing, materials and design would be poorly related to its setting, fail to reinforce local distinctiveness, and result in the loss of a building making an important contribution to the area's character and appearance, causing significant harm that outweighs any minor sustainability benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP16Policy SP20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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