Planning appeal decision
79 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NX
Planning appeal 3344171 at 79 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NX (City of York Council) was allowed on 8 August 2024 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the property and the wider area.
a rear single-storey extension with associated pergola together with roof-mounted PV array
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- YO23 1NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the property and the wider area
What decided it
The use of contrasting materials and contemporary detailing would maintain the architectural interest of the property and not result in harm to character or appearance, with no other matters weighing significantly against the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D11
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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