Planning appeal decision
178A Hull Road, York, YO10 3LF
Planning appeal 3326387 at 178A Hull Road, York, YO10 3LF (City of York Council) was dismissed on 18 March 2024 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension to existing House of Multiple Occupation
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- YO10 3LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of nearby residential properties through noise and disturbance, which would substantially and demonstrably outweigh the minor benefits of providing additional student accommodation.
the significant harm to living conditions through noise and disturbance substantially and demonstrably outweighed the minor benefits of providing additional student accommodation in a sustainable location
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ELP Policy D11ELP Policy H8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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