Planning appeal decision
4 Government House Road, York, YO30 6LU
Planning appeal 3317004 at 4 Government House Road, York, YO30 6LU (City of York Council) was dismissed on 3 August 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of 5 Government House Road.
described on the application form as a change of use of land from adopted highway to a private access in order to finalise home renovations started in 2020. We would like to restore our private garden to include our private drive, which would be marked by the installation of entrance gates at the mouth of the drive
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- YO30 6LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of 5 Government House Road
What decided it
The proposal would prevent neighbouring residents from accessing their outbuilding by vehicle, unacceptably harming their living conditions and use and enjoyment of their property.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 110Paragraph 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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