Planning appeal decision
14 Fifth Avenue, York, YO31 0XA
Planning appeal 3327054 at 14 Fifth Avenue, York, YO31 0XA (City of York Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 14 December 2023 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and area.
erection of a single storey extension to rear of the property. Loft conversion including a flat roof dormer to the rear roof slope. Replacement of all windows
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Seddon M
- Postcode
- YO31 0XA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and area
What decided it
The proposed dormer would exceed the ridge line height and be visibly prominent from the public highway, appearing unduly high and top-heavy compared to the semi-detached pair, thereby conflicting with design policies and supplementary guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1: PlacemakingPolicy D11: Extensions and alterations to buildingsPolicy GP1: DesignPolicy H7: Residential alterations
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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