Planning appeal decision
31A York Place, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0AD
Planning appeal 3316963 at 31A York Place, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0AD (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 11 July 2023 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the Knaresborough Conservation Area.
erection of a retractable canopy structure to forecourt area. Replacement glazing treatment to existing frontage. Creation of new entrance door in West elevation
- Authority
- Harrogate Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Major retail and services
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- HG5 0AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the Knaresborough Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset (the Conservation Area setting) was not outweighed by the private benefits to the restaurant occupier.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HP2Policy HP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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