Planning appeal decision
North Field Cottage Main Street, Appleton Roebuck, York, YO23 7DN
Planning appeal 3311273 at North Field Cottage Main Street, Appleton Roebuck, York, YO23 7DN (Selby District Council *) was allowed on 7 February 2023 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building itself and the area, which includes the Appleton Roebuck Conservation Area.
New single-storey porch on front elevation of an existing cottage in a Conservation Area
- Authority
- Selby District Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- YO23 7DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building itself and the area, which includes the Appleton Roebuck Conservation Area
What decided it
The sympathetic design of the porch, its proportionate scale, retention of symmetry, consistent materials and detailing, combined with the property's setback location and the presence of other similar porches in the conservation area, meant the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the building and conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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