Bank House, Main Street, Heslington, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5EB

Planning appeal 3317119 at Bank House, Main Street, Heslington, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5EB (City of York Council) was allowed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Heslington Conservation Area.

the demolition of former bank and erection of 2 dwellings and associated works

Authority: City of York Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wilkinson F
Postcode: YO10 5EB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Heslington Conservation Area
the effects of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to privacy and whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for future occupiers with regard to light, outlook and outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The form and design of the proposed development would be broadly reflective of the character and appearance of the prevailing built form within the conservation area and would not harm its significance, while providing acceptable living conditions for future occupiers and not causing unacceptable harm to neighbours.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DP3Policy H2Policy D1Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 124Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 206

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