Rear of Fern Farm, 30 High Street, Hinderwell, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 5JH

Planning appeal 3330813 at Rear of Fern Farm, 30 High Street, Hinderwell, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 5JH (North York Moors) was dismissed on 4 June 2024 by Inspector Lewis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Siting of 2 no. log cabins for all year round residential use (principal residence)

Authority: North York Moors
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Lewis P
Postcode: TS13 5JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposal is consistent with development plan policy for the siting of new housing in larger villages
Whether the proposed development would be consistent with development plan policy for providing housing to maintain a sustainable local community

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with three key development plan policies: it would harm the character and appearance of the National Park contrary to Strategic Policy C, it is not located within the main built up area of the village contrary to Policy CO7, and it fails to provide smaller dwellings as required by Policies CO7 and Strategic Policy M.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Strategic Policy CPolicy CO7Strategic Policy MStrategic Policy JPolicy UE2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 182

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