Planning appeal decision
9 Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
Planning appeal 3319893 at 9 Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN (City of York Council) was dismissed on 16 November 2023 by Inspector Worthington E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 9 and 11 Castlegate, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
proposed drop down awning width 4.15m, projection when open 0.9m’. Appeal B: APP/C2741/Y/23/3319892 9 Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Worthington E
- Postcode
- YO1 9RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 9 and 11 Castlegate, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the York Central Historic Core Conservation Area
What decided it
The identified harm to the special interest of the listed building and significance of the conservation area was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy D5Policy GP1Policy HE2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 197
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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