Land South of Walton Close, Bell Lane, Huby, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1YA

an application for approval of reserved matters (considering appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) following outline planning approval 20/02217/OUT for the erection of 5 No. residential dwellings with access from Bell Lane

Authority: Hambleton District Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hughes L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposed development would provide an appropriate range of house types and sizes that reflects and responds to the District's existing and future needs

What decided it

The appellant's housing market assessment demonstrating significant local demand for larger dwellings and minimal impact on the village's overall housing mix, combined with the acceptable character and appearance of the proposed layout and design in context.

Framework references: 12, 56

Plan policies cited: Hambleton Local Plan Policy S1, Hambleton Local Plan Policy E1, Hambleton Local Plan Policy HG2, Hambleton Local Plan Policy HG5

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