Planning appeal decision
Cherry Garth, 50 Main St , York, YO23 2RB
Planning appeal 3314086 at Cherry Garth, 50 Main St , York, YO23 2RB (City of York Council) was dismissed on 1 June 2023 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bishopthorpe Conservation Area.
a rear dormer type extension within existing valley roof
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Veevers A
- Postcode
- YO23 2RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bishopthorpe Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would cause notable harm to the character and appearance of the Bishopthorpe Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset, with no public benefits advanced to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy D11Policy GP1Policy HE2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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