Planning appeal decision
Northstead Lodge, Bempton Lane, Flamborough , East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO15 1PS
Planning appeal 3306742 at Northstead Lodge, Bempton Lane, Flamborough , East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO15 1PS (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the Yorkshire Wolds Important Landscape Area (YWILA) and the Flamborough Heritage Coast (HC).
change of use of land for the siting of 13 holiday lodges and associated infrastructure following demolition of existing stable block
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- YO15 1PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the Yorkshire Wolds Important Landscape Area (YWILA) and the Flamborough Heritage Coast (HC)
What decided it
The proposed development would result in a significantly harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with development plan policies and paragraph 178 of the Framework, and this harm could not be outweighed by the modest economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EC1Policy A2Policy ENV2Policy S4Policy EC2Policy ENV1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 178Paragraph 84
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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