®Planning appeal decision
9 Earlsborough Terrace, York, YO30 7BQ
Planning appeal 3314409 at 9 Earlsborough Terrace, York, YO30 7BQ (City of York Council) was dismissed on 27 June 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would constitute good design and would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the York Central Historic Core Conservation Area.
sub-division of the property into 2 properties, to reinstate the original 2 dwellings. Replacement rear extension and dormer window. External wall insulation and render to rear. Amendments to windows and doors
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- YO30 7BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would constitute good design and would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the York Central Historic Core Conservation Area
What decided it
The design and materials proposed, particularly the light render finish, dark window frames, and mansard roof, would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the cumulative harm to this designated heritage asset was not justified by the limited public benefits of adding one dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D4Policy D11Policy GP1Policy HE3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200
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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