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Dismissed25 April 20243322689

80-88 St John Street, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 7JR

Planning appeal 3322689 at 80-88 St John Street, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 7JR (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 25 April 2024 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon protected species and habitats.

erection of a building consisting of up to 15 supported living/retirement apartments following demolition of existing buildings

Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Harding C
Postcode
YO16 7JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal upon protected species and habitats
  • the character and appearance of the area, including designated and non-designated heritage assets
  • highway safety
  • the operation of a neighbouring business

What decided it

The absence of sufficient survey evidence to establish whether bats are present on the site and whether the proposal would harm them, contrary to Circular 06/2005 and Framework Chapter 15.

The identified benefits of 15 new dwellings for older persons, affordable housing, economic benefits and environmental improvements were outweighed by the failure to demonstrate absence of harm to protected species, with no material considerations indicating a decision contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV4Policy ENV1Policy ENV3Policy EC4Policy ENV6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 15Paragraph 193Paragraph 198Paragraph 209

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