Planning appeal decision
20 Manor Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 5TX
Planning appeal 3356543 at 20 Manor Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 5TX (City of York Council) was dismissed on 22 April 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area.
Part two storey side extension with rear access stairs
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- YO30 5TX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 18 Manor Lane, with particular reference to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The harmful effect on character and appearance combined with loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers through the introduction of the external staircase and elevated viewing positions outweighed the modest benefits to the appeal property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D11
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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