Planning appeal decision
Flat 3, 38 York Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5RH
Planning appeal 3308202 at Flat 3, 38 York Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5RH (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 3 March 2023 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harrogate Conservation Area.
replacement of 2no. windows with doors and installation of metal railings and decking to form balcony on front elevation
- Authority
- Harrogate Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- HG1 5RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Harrogate Conservation Area
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset and conservation area, with no public benefits to outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HP2HP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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