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Allowed21 January 20263365420

Former MoD Camp, Land South of the Dales, Elvington, York, YO41 4AY

Planning appeal 3365420 at Former MoD Camp, Land South of the Dales, Elvington, York, YO41 4AY (City of York Council) was allowed on 21 January 2026 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

outline application for 1no. dwelling with associated landscaping and parking following demolition of existing structures with only access considered

Authority
City of York Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wraight G
Postcode
YO41 4AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt

What decided it

The proposal constitutes development of previously developed land in the Green Belt that would not cause substantial harm to openness under the revised NPPF paragraph 154(g), and is therefore not inappropriate development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GB1Policy CC2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154

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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