Planning appeal decision
Land South of Spring Garth, The Nookin, Husthwaite, YO61 4PX
Planning appeal 3315276 at Land South of Spring Garth, The Nookin, Husthwaite, YO61 4PX (Hambleton District Council *) was dismissed on 9 November 2023 by Inspector Johnson W, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area, including Husthwaite Conservation Area (the HCA) and nearby listed buildings.
development of 8 dwellings, access road and associated infrastructure. (Amended Plans received to show the retention of Cote House, amended access and design amendments)
- Authority
- Hambleton District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Johnson W
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area, including Husthwaite Conservation Area (the HCA) and nearby listed buildings
- whether a suitable mix of housing is proposed, with regard to development plan policies
What decided it
The less than substantial but significant harm to the setting of Husthwaite Conservation Area was not outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.
The benefits of housing delivery, affordable housing provision, economic and social benefits and potential refurbishment of Cote House did not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy S3LP Policy HG5LP Policy E5LP Policy HG2(f)LP Policy HG5(b)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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