Planning appeal decision
8 Parkside Close, Cottingham, HU16 5PH
Planning appeal 3350661 at 8 Parkside Close, Cottingham, HU16 5PH (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 27 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.
1. proposed first floor extension to single storey rear projection; 2. change of use of garage to habitable accommodation, removal of garage door and alteration to a window; 3. internal alterations associated with previous works; 4. removal of existing windows and doors and 5. new windows and doors
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- HU16 5PH
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 first floor extension's flat roof, excessive height, and rendered finish fail to assimilate satisfactorily with the host property's design, causing material harm to character and appearance contrary to policy ENV1 and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1 of the East Riding Local Plan 2012-2029 (2016)Cottingham Neighbourhood Plan and Design Guide (2015-2029) (2018)
- 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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