Planning appeal decision
62 Woodgates Lane, North Ferriby, HU14 3JY
Planning appeal 3304010 at 62 Woodgates Lane, North Ferriby, HU14 3JY (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 25 January 2023 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is an acceptable location for the proposed development having regard to the development plan policies and the effect on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a new detached 4-5 bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- HU14 3JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal site is an acceptable location for the proposed development having regard to the development plan policies and the effect on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers
What decided it
The proposal fails to demonstrate exceptional quality or truly outstanding innovative design as required by Policy S4 for countryside locations, and would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the woodland area through substantial tree removal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S4Policy ENV1Policy ENV2
- 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.
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