Planning appeal decision
The Spinney, 5 Highcroft, Cherry Burton, East Riding of Yorkshire , HU17 7SG
Planning appeal 3350396 at The Spinney, 5 Highcroft, Cherry Burton, East Riding of Yorkshire , HU17 7SG (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 2 January 2025 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area.
a first-floor extension above an existing converted garage
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- HU17 7SG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area
What decided it
The mansard roof design with dormer windows would appear incongruous and non-subordinate in the street-scene, causing material harm to the distinctive character and appearance of the area where such roof designs are absent.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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