Planning appeal decision
22 Galtres Road, Stockton Lane, York, YO31 1JR
Planning appeal 3336247 at 22 Galtres Road, Stockton Lane, York, YO31 1JR (City of York Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2024 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
pitch of a flat roof extension (pre-existing extension) with the addition of 4 dormer windows, 2 south-east facing (rear of property) and 2 northwest facing (front of property)
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- YO31 1JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed pitched roof and dormer windows would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area by appearing highly dominant, elongated and unbalanced, contrary to NPPF paragraph 135 and local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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