Planning appeal decision
The Land at White Gap Road, Little Weighton, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU20 3XF
Planning appeal 3305264 at The Land at White Gap Road, Little Weighton, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU20 3XF (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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
- Postcode
- HU20 3XF
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S4Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy S4C1Policy S1Policy EC4C
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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