Planning appeal decision
9 Farmers Way, Copmanthorpe, York, YO23 3XU
Planning appeal 3331422 at 9 Farmers Way, Copmanthorpe, York, YO23 3XU (City of York Council) was allowed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene.
single story pitched roof garage to the side and single story pitched roof rear extension
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- YO23 3XU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
The proposal would have an acceptable effect on character and appearance by providing a coherent ridgeline, being largely screened from public view, and not creating a dominating or overbearing structure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D11 of the City of York Local Plan 2018
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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