Planning appeal decision
217 North Road, Withernsea, HU19 2AX
Planning appeal 3324928 at 217 North Road, Withernsea, HU19 2AX (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise nuisance and disturbance.
outline Planning Application for the erection of three dwellings (All Matters Reserved)
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- HU19 2AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise nuisance and disturbance
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with regard to outlook, private amenity space and nearby noise and odours arising from the Withernsea Sands Caravan Park Clubhouse
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers from noise and disturbance associated with the proposed access arrangement, combined with unmitigable harm to future occupiers from the caravan park clubhouse proximity and the overdeveloped character of the back land development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy H4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 123Paragraph 135
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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