Willerfoss Homes, Merrywick Hall, 41 New Road, Hedon, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU12 8EW

Planning appeal 3347646 at Willerfoss Homes, Merrywick Hall, 41 New Road, Hedon, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU12 8EW (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 9 April 2026 by Inspector Pleasant L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Without planning permission, the siting of a cabin with access ramp

Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: Pleasant L
Postcode: HU12 8EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers by reason of outlook and privacy
risk of flooding

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area from the prominent siting of an incongruous building, combined with moderate harm to neighbouring residents' privacy, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of additional infection control and welfare facilities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV1Policy ENV6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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