Planning appeal decision
85 Crombie Avenue, York, YO30 6DW
Planning appeal 3359830 at 85 Crombie Avenue, York, YO30 6DW (City of York Council) was dismissed on 4 June 2025 by Inspector Heron E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal represents annexe accommodation that is ancillary in function and amounts to living accommodation suitable for future occupants.
conversion of detached garage to self-contained annexe living accommodation
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Heron E
- Postcode
- YO30 6DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal represents annexe accommodation that is ancillary in function and amounts to living accommodation suitable for future occupants
What decided it
The proposed accommodation is self-contained with all facilities for independent living and lacks a clear and functional link to the main dwelling, making it a separate dwelling unit rather than ancillary accommodation, and the space is unduly cramped with poor outlook and privacy unsuitable for future occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy H8Policy T1
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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