®Planning appeal decision
Land to the west of Croft Lane, Carlton Husthwaite, Thirsk, YO7 2BS
outline application for the erection of 4 no. self/custom build bungalows [Use Class C3] with all matters reserved except access
- Authority
- North Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Raygen Z
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for housing having regard to the development plan
- The effect of the proposal on the setting of the Carlton Husthwaite Conservation Area and the Old Hall a listed grade II* building
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the size and mix of the houses is appropriate
What decided it
The substantial weight given to the provision of four self-build and custom build plots, addressing a significant identified shortfall in the Council's self-build requirement, outweighed the less than substantial but considerable harm to heritage assets and minor harm to character and appearance.
The less than substantial but considerable harm to the setting and significance of the Carlton Husthwaite Conservation Area and the Old Hall (Grade II* listed building) and minor harm to character and appearance were outweighed by the substantial benefits of self-build and custom build housing provision addressing a significant shortfall, moderate benefits from housing delivery and economic benefits, resulting in a decision not in accordance with the development plan but justified by material considerations.
Framework references: 11, 58, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy S3, Policy HG5, Policy HG2, Policy S1, Policy E1, Policy S7, Policy E5
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.