Planning appeal decision
Riverbank Farm, Moor Lane, Little Kelk, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 8HG
Planning appeal 3352359 at Riverbank Farm, Moor Lane, Little Kelk, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 8HG (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was allowed 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 flood risk and drainage.
Front porch on northern elevation, roof lights/velux windows on northern elevation of pitch roof to former stable block (now single storey extension), roof light/velux windows to single storey mono-pitched roof of existing Farmhouse on north, additional two windows to southern elevation, alteration to size of two windows on northern elevation, formation of eastern gable end wall in timber frame and glass to former stables now living space, and erection of garage to southwest of Farmhouse
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- YO25 8HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon flood risk and drainage
What decided it
The Drainage Board's confirmation that the development provides a reduction in impermeable area and satisfies surface water requirements, which the LPA accepted as overcoming its reason for refusal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy ENV6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 14
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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