Planning appeal decision
12 Hill Rise Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0AF
Planning appeal 3307345 at 12 Hill Rise Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0AF (Harrogate Borough Council *) was allowed on 16 December 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings including the effect on trees.
demolition of garage and erection of two-bedroom bungalow
- Authority
- Harrogate Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- HG2 0AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings including the effect on trees
- The living conditions of existing occupiers at 13 College Street with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed development would not have an adverse effect on character and appearance or living conditions of neighbours, and would comply with relevant development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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