Planning appeal decision
Manor Farm , Balk, Thirsk, YO7 2AH
Planning appeal 3317158 at Manor Farm , Balk, Thirsk, YO7 2AH (Hambleton District Council *) was dismissed on 7 August 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the principle of the proposal having regard to the development strategy for the area.
demolition of existing barns and outline application for 3 no. bungalows with access
- Authority
- Hambleton District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- YO7 2AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the principle of the proposal having regard to the development strategy for the area
What decided it
The scale of three dwellings would not represent incremental growth commensurate to the size, scale, role and function of Balk, thereby conflicting with Policy HG5 and the development plan strategy.
The benefits of housing supply and economic benefits were outweighed by the conflict with the development plan, particularly the requirement for incremental growth proportionate to the settlement's size.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S5Policy HG5Policy S3Policy S1Policy S2Policy E7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 174
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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