Planning appeal decision
5 Burton Cottages, Humberton, Helperby, York, YO61 2RZ
Planning appeal 3306023 at 5 Burton Cottages, Humberton, Helperby, York, YO61 2RZ (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 5 January 2023 by Inspector Cragg D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
erection of 1 no two storey extension and 1 no single storey extension and alterations to roof and fenestration to create annexe (granny flat)
- Authority
- Harrogate Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cragg D
- Postcode
- YO61 2RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The two-storey extension would dominate the existing cottage, be incongruous with its size and design, undermine the balanced appearance of the semi-detached pair, and appear harmfully out of place due to the property's prominent landscape position.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HP3Policy HS8
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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