Planning appeal decision
72 Huntington Road, York, YO31 8RN
Planning appeal 3330321 at 72 Huntington Road, York, YO31 8RN (City of York Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 March 2025 by Inspector Merrett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of local residents, having particular regard to noise and disturbance.
Without planning permission, the material change in the use of the Land from dwellinghouse within Use Class C3 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) to short-term let accommodation (sui generis use)
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Merrett R
- Postcode
- YO31 8RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of local residents, having particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The high probability of regular disturbance to neighbours from boisterous and disorderly comings and goings, raised voices and excitable behaviour within a dense residential setting, which would cause significant harm to living conditions that could not be adequately mitigated by management measures or planning conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP3 of the City of York Local Plan 2025Policy EC4 of the City of York Local Plan 2025Policy HW7 of the City of York Local Plan 2025
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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