Planning appeal decision
1 Cherry Lane, York, YO24 1QH
Planning appeal 3359704 at 1 Cherry Lane, York, YO24 1QH (City of York Council) was dismissed on 20 May 2025 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is necessary having regard to the location of the appeal site within an area of archaeological importance.
Single storey side/rear extension, erection of detached double garage to rear, solar panels to side roofslope and landscaping/fenestration alterations following demolition of existing garage
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- YO24 1QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is necessary having regard to the location of the appeal site within an area of archaeological importance
What decided it
The location of the appeal site within an Area of Archaeological Importance with evidence of previous archaeological finds in close proximity, combined with the scale of ground disturbance proposed, makes the archaeological monitoring condition both reasonable and necessary under the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 207Paragraph 57
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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