Fox and Hound Hotel, Slapewath, Guisborough, TS14 6PX

Planning appeal 3314457 at Fox and Hound Hotel, Slapewath, Guisborough, TS14 6PX (North York Moors) was dismissed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

to create new kiosk and new charging facility for six cars on open grassed area for additional hotel facilities and the benefit of adjacent businesses

Authority: North York Moors
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector: English D
Postcode: TS14 6PX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether sufficient information has been provided to identify and assess the risk of flooding associated with the proposal
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, having particular regard to noise and disturbance, lighting and cooking odours

What decided it

The significant and unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the introduction of vehicles, parking infrastructure and a conspicuous building to an open grassed space that forms an integral part of the National Park landscape, combined with insufficient flood risk assessment information.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy KPolicy BL8Strategic Policy CPolicy ENV5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176Paragraph 167

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