The Garage, Sussex Street, Bedale, DL8 2AJ

conversion of existing garage building to single dwelling with associated amenity space

Authority: North Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Harding C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, and whether future occupiers of the proposal would be provided with adequate living conditions, both with particular regard to privacy
the effect of the proposal upon the setting of the former Kings Head, a Grade II listed building
its effect upon the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on the significance of Bedale Conservation Area as development within its setting
whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to the standard of accommodation

What decided it

The cumulative harm to neighbouring living conditions, heritage assets, and the failure to meet space standards outweighed the minor benefits of providing an additional dwelling, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval contrary to the development plan.

Framework references: 205, 208, 15

Plan policies cited: HLP Policy E2, HLP Policy S1, HLP Policy S7, HLP Policy E1, HLP Policy E5, HLP Policy HG2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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