Planning appeal decision
16 Millgate, Thirsk, YO7 1AA
Planning appeal 3315674 at 16 Millgate, Thirsk, YO7 1AA (Hambleton District Council *) was dismissed on 22 May 2023 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area, including its effect on the listed building and whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thirsk and Sowerby Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- Hambleton District Council *
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- YO7 1AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advertisement on the amenity of the area, including its effect on the listed building and whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thirsk and Sowerby Conservation Area
What decided it
The advertisement's form and materials cause less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area, and this harm is not outweighed by any identified public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy E3 of the Hambleton Local Plan 2022
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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