Planning appeal decision
Oswalds House, 11 Westfields, Osmotherley , North Yorkshire, DL6 3PR
Planning appeal 3332760 at Oswalds House, 11 Westfields, Osmotherley , North Yorkshire, DL6 3PR (North York Moors) was allowed on 24 May 2024 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Removal of shed and construction of outbuilding
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- DL6 3PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties
What decided it
The proposed outbuilding would be a subservient, proportionate addition reflective of the area's character and local vernacular, with no harmful effects on neighbouring living conditions, thereby complying with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategic Policy CPolicy CO17Policy C17
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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