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

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

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.

Framework references: 176, 167

Plan policies cited: Policy K, Policy BL8, Strategic Policy C, Policy ENV5

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