Land South Of The Parade,, The Parade, Moor Road,, Filey, YO14 9GA

development of 55 holiday homes with associated landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/02207/FLA, dated 5 March 2021

Authority: Scarborough Borough Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Wilson L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect that varying the condition would have on biodiversity
The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the undeveloped coastline
The effect that varying the condition would have on public access to nature

What decided it

The variation of the condition would reduce overall biodiversity by removing required habitat management areas, contrary to Policy ENV5 and NPPF Chapter 15 requirements to enhance species and habitats, and this harm outweighed the limited economic and amenity benefits.

Framework references: 15, 174, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV5

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