Planning appeal decision
The Dick Turpin, 49 Moorcroft Road, York, YO24 2RQ
Planning appeal 3324886 at The Dick Turpin, 49 Moorcroft Road, York, YO24 2RQ (City of York Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
A drinking area to side of building, complete with festoon lighting and 6 x 4m jumberella
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- YO24 2RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers through noise and disturbance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefit of providing an external drinking space for the pub.
the significant harm to living conditions through noise and disturbance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefit of providing an external amenity for the pub's community role
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP1 of the City of York Draft Local Plan 2005Policy D1 of the City of York Local Plan – Publication Draft 2018Policy D11 of the City of York Local Plan – Publication Draft 2018Policy ENV2 of the City of York Local Plan – Publication Draft 2018
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 180Paragraph 11Paragraph 48
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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