Planning appeal decision
Robinson Builders Merchant Ltd, Catfoss Airfield, Brandesburton, Driffield, YO25 8EJ
Planning appeal 3361664 at Robinson Builders Merchant Ltd, Catfoss Airfield, Brandesburton, Driffield, YO25 8EJ (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was allowed on 27 June 2025 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the details submitted are sufficient to discharge Condition No.5, having regard to whether adequate provision would be made for wildlife and habitat enhancement, management and maintenance.
the installation of a ground mounted solar array with associated infrastructure, and the erection of a general-purpose agricultural storage building
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- YO25 8EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the details submitted are sufficient to discharge Condition No.5, having regard to whether adequate provision would be made for wildlife and habitat enhancement, management and maintenance
What decided it
The amended LEMP dated November 2024 was confirmed by the Council to satisfactorily resolve their concerns and provided adequate details for wildlife and habitat enhancement, management and maintenance as required by Condition No.5.
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