Planning appeal decision
The Old Hall West Lane, Snainton, Scarborough, YO13 9AR
Planning appeal 3308437 at The Old Hall West Lane, Snainton, Scarborough, YO13 9AR (Scarborough Borough Council *) was dismissed on 24 January 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the nearby listed building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Snainton Conservation Area.
the change of use of paddock to allow the siting of 2 shepherds huts for holiday letting and retention of timber gazebo
- Authority
- Scarborough Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- YO13 9AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the nearby listed building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Snainton Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The harm to the setting and significance of the listed building and Conservation Area, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the moderate economic and employment benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 174Paragraph 56Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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