®Planning appeal decision
13 Middlethorpe Grove, York, YO24 1JW
Planning appeal 3312254 at 13 Middlethorpe Grove, York, YO24 1JW (City of York Council) was allowed on 26 April 2023 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
Single storey rear extension, hip to gable roof extension with 3 roof lights to front and dormer to rear
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- YO24 1JW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The visibility of the rear dormer's side cheek from the eastern direction along Middlethorpe Grove made it necessary to require coloured samples of the hanging artificial slate to prevent an unacceptable and contrasting colour that would appear conspicuous against the prevailing roof colours in the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PDLP Policy D1PDLP Policy D11DCLP Policy GP1DCLP Policy H7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 48Paragraph 56Paragraph 130
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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