34 Elmpark Way, Stockton Lane, Heworth, York, N. Yorkshire, YO31 1DT

to turn the existing garage into a hair salon. In term of dimensions, the building will not be changed. Externally, there will be bifolding doors fitted to face onto our garden and the roof will be renewed with 4 velux windows which will not affect privacy to any neighbours. Internally, it will be fit with electrics, water and drainage, and will be insulated and boarded

Authority: City of York Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Wallace J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of surrounding occupiers
highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would have an unacceptable adverse effect on both the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through increased noise and disturbance from customer activity, and on highway safety through inadequate parking provision and unsafe vehicle manoeuvres on a narrow road.

Plan policies cited: LP Policy EC3, LP Policy ENV2, LP Policy T1

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