®Planning appeal decision
EH Booth and Co. Ltd., New Road, Kirkgate, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9BP
the installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of Booths, Settle
- Authority
- North Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Hockenhull H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Settle Conservation Area, having particular regard to trees.
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate that alternative locations within the car park could not accommodate the structures, combined with the unresolved risk of harm to a category A tree (T4) whose loss or damage would significantly impact the conservation area's character and appearance, means the public benefits of the charging infrastructure do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset.
Plan policies cited: Craven Local Plan Policy ENV2, Craven Local Plan Policy ENV3, Craven Local Plan Policy ENV4
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.