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Allowed14 March 20253355488

Former Hornsea Library, 77 Newbegin, Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU18 1PA

Planning appeal 3355488 at Former Hornsea Library, 77 Newbegin, Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU18 1PA (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was allowed on 14 March 2025 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the area.

Change of use of former library building to flats including demolition of single storey elements to rear to form new car park area, alterations to cladding and construction of second floor area within new pitched roof structure

Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Eggleton P
Postcode
HU18 1PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on highway safety

What decided it

The council's own conservation officer and planning report concluded the scheme would enhance the conservation area, and the proposal would not materially worsen highway safety in a sustainable location.

the benefits of residential development in a sustainable location and enhancement of the conservation area outweighed the limited concerns about parking and congestion

What the Inspector cited

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