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Allowed21 May 20253357945

Field Head, Driffield Road, Molescroft, HU17 7LU

Planning appeal 3357945 at Field Head, Driffield Road, Molescroft, HU17 7LU (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was allowed on 21 May 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

construction of an equine storage building

Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
HU17 7LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The building's visual impact would be adequately mitigated by existing boundary vegetation and its positioning relative to public viewpoints, and it would not appear incongruous when viewed in the context of the existing substantial equine-related buildings at Field Head.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S4Policy ENV1Policy ENV2

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