Planning appeal decision
3 Malham Grove, York, YO31 0QG
Planning appeal 3306060 at 3 Malham Grove, York, YO31 0QG (City of York Council) was allowed on 23 February 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the opening hours of the hair salon would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to disturbance.
change of use of existing garage to hair salon without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/01923/FUL, dated 11 March 2022
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- YO31 0QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying the opening hours of the hair salon would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to disturbance
What decided it
The restriction to one customer at a time and a maximum of 6 customers per day means the extension of hours would spread activity over a longer period without increasing intensity, resulting in less discernible disturbance to neighbouring residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy E10 of the DCLPPolicy EC3 of the emerging LP
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 111
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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