The Barn, Leconfield Parks House, Leconfield Road, Leconfield, Beverley, HU17 7LU

the conversion of an existing outbuilding to form an ancillary dwelling together with external alterations

Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Berry A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on highway safety
whether the appeal site is an appropriate form of development in the countryside, including the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on protected species
whether the proposal constitutes an ancillary residential accommodation

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan, particularly Policy S4, as it involves significant alterations and extension to a building in active use that would harm the character and appearance of the countryside, and there is insufficient evidence regarding protected species impacts.

Framework references: 96, 114, 115, 135, 15

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1, Policy EC4, Policy S4, Policy ENV4

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