Planning appeal decision
2 Whitefield Lane, Whitley, Goole, DN14 0HX
Planning appeal 3322714 at 2 Whitefield Lane, Whitley, Goole, DN14 0HX (Selby District Council *) was dismissed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
detached bungalow to the north of no.2 Whitefield Lane, Whitley, DN14 0HX
- Authority
- Selby District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- DN14 0HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area by introducing backland/tandem development that would be incompatible with the established linear pattern and spacious rural character of this part of the village.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy SP19Policy SP1Policy ENV1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 15
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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