Planning appeal decision
50 Green Lane, Clifton, York, YO30 5QX
Planning appeal 3325450 at 50 Green Lane, Clifton, York, YO30 5QX (City of York Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2024 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents in respect of disturbance.
proposed conversion of existing attached garage to hair salon removal of existing garage door and replaced with new single front door and glazed side light
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- YO30 5QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents in respect of disturbance
- The effects on the character and appearance of the area and sustainable transport arising from the conversion of the garage
What decided it
The proposal would lead to significant harm to the living conditions of nearby residents through disturbance and intrusion from customer activity that neighbouring residents could not reasonably expect in this residential setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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