Planning appeal decision
38 Tennent Road, York, YO24 3HF
Planning appeal 3307230 at 38 Tennent Road, York, YO24 3HF (City of York Council) was allowed on 8 March 2023 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
extension of existing detached garage
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- YO24 3HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be subservient in scale, in keeping with the host dwelling and surrounding area, and would not result in unacceptable effects on character and appearance despite the loss of the driveway.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D11 of the City of York Local Plan- Publication Draft (2018)Policy GP1 of the City of York Draft Development Control Local Plan (2005)Policy H7 of the City of York Draft Development Control Local Plan (2005)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 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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