land east of Limestone Grove, Burniston, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0DH

the erection of two detached dwellings

Authority: North Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Symmons J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would constitute a suitable location for housing having regard to local and national policy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the open countryside and surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on trees and local ecology

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan policies protecting the countryside character and requiring essential development criteria to be met, and insufficient ecological and arboricultural information was provided to demonstrate the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm.

The modest housing benefits and sustainable development arguments did not outweigh the significant adverse effects on character and appearance and the unresolved concerns regarding trees and protected species.

Framework references: 83, 12

Plan policies cited: Policy SH1, Policy ENV6, Policy SD1, Policy DEC1, Policy ENV7, Policy ENV5

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