The land at White Gap Road, Little Weighton, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU20 3XF

Without planning permission, the material change of use of agricultural land to residential including the conversion of a stable block to residential dwelling and the erection of a garage/workshop, installation of a septic tank and the creation of hardstanding

Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Baxter C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Whether the residential development is suitably located

What decided it

The development's harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area combined with its unsuitable location in relation to public services and facilities, contrary to the development plan policies.

Plan policies cited: Policy S4, Policy ENV1, Policy ENV2, Policy S4C1, Policy S1, Policy EC4C

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