The Haven, Dishforth, Thirsk, YO7 3LP

Planning appeal 3323566 at The Haven, Dishforth, Thirsk, YO7 3LP (Harrogate Borough Council *) was dismissed on 13 October 2023 by Inspector Mulloy C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with specific reference to noise.

Residential development for the creation of 3 building plots

Authority: Harrogate Borough Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Mulloy C
Postcode: YO7 3LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with specific reference to noise
The effect of the proposal on European Protected Species, with particular reference to bats
The effect of the proposal on protected trees

What decided it

The proposal would result in future occupiers being unable to fully enjoy their external amenity space due to significant noise levels exceeding established guidelines, with no effective mitigation available.

The modest benefits of housing contribution and economic benefits during construction were outweighed by the significant harm to the living conditions of future occupiers from noise pollution, particularly given the Council's adequate 7.3-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HP4Policy NE3Policy NE7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 174Paragraph 185

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