Planning appeal decision
Land to East of Esk Dale, Raskelf, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 3SD
Planning appeal 3316191 at Land to East of Esk Dale, Raskelf, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 3SD (Hambleton District Council *) was allowed on 12 July 2023 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
construction of a detached bungalow and garage (self-build)
- Authority
- Hambleton District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- YO61 3SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed single bungalow, set between existing buildings and in context with established patterns of rear development within the village, would not materially harm the character and appearance of the area or the village's rural setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S3Policy HG5Policy E3Policy S1Policy S5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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