Land adjacent to Morfa Cottage, Station Road, Hawsker, Whitby, YO22 4LB

construction of 1 no. local needs dwelling, with access, driveway, turning, amenity space and landscaping works (revised scheme to NYM/2013/0561/FL)

Authority: North York Moors
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Clark L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would provide a suitable site, having regard to the development plan policy
the effect of the proposal on the character of the surrounding area and landscape and scenic beauty of the National Park
whether the proposal would meet identified local housing need requirements

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan by locating housing outside the main built-up area of the village and causes unacceptable harm to the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Park, to which great weight must be given.

Framework references: 189

Plan policies cited: Strategic Policy M, Policy CO8, Strategic Policy B, Strategic Policy C

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