Planning appeal decision
Pavement O/S 39-41 Parliament St, York, YO1 8RU
Planning appeal 3366567 at Pavement O/S 39-41 Parliament St, York, YO1 8RU (City of York Council) was dismissed on 20 November 2025 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area and the effect on the setting of listed buildings at 37, 38, 39, 43 and 8-9 Parliament Street.
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- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- YO1 8RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Historic Core Conservation Area and the effect on the setting of listed buildings at 37, 38, 39, 43 and 8-9 Parliament Street
- The effect of the proposal on pedestrian movement and safety
What decided it
The significant harmful impact on designated heritage assets, particularly the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings, which was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy D1Policy D13
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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