Molescroft Farm Childrens Nursery Limited, Grange Way, Molescroft, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU17 9FS

Planning appeal 3351403 at Molescroft Farm Childrens Nursery Limited, Grange Way, Molescroft, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU17 9FS (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 1 May 2025 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of similar uses within the nearby town centre.

erection of a children’s play barn in association with existing nursery business and associated parking and infrastructure, following demolition of the existing barn and horse walker

Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Cowley R
Postcode: HU17 9FS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of similar uses within the nearby town centre
protected species, with particular regard to great crested newts (GCN)
the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal failed to demonstrate compliance with the sequential test and impact assessment requirements for large-scale leisure uses outside town centres, and failed to provide adequate evidence that protected species would not be harmed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EC3Policy EC1Policy ENV5Policy S4Policy ENV1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 91Paragraph 94

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