Planning appeal decision
Millers Barn, Bempton Lane, Bempton, YO16 6WN
Planning appeal 3318713 at Millers Barn, Bempton Lane, Bempton, YO16 6WN (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 February 2024 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
the erection of a single storey outbuilding to side and a single storey porch to front
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- YO16 6WN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The detached outbuilding's design, materials, setback location and compatibility with the existing agricultural character of the converted barn made it acceptable, whereas the front porch's domestic character was incongruous with the building's retained agricultural character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S4Policy ENV1
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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