Planning appeal decision
Vehicle Repair Workshop, 12 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
Planning appeal 3340772 at Vehicle Repair Workshop, 12 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW (City of York Council) was allowed on 30 August 2024 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed demolition on the character and appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area (the CHCCA).
the demolition of No 12 The Crescent
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Reed D
- Postcode
- YO24 1AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed demolition on the character and appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area (the CHCCA)
What decided it
The retention of the gable end of the building as a condition of permission would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area by screening the vacant site until redevelopment takes place.
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