Planning appeal decision
6 Clifton, York, YO30 6AE
Planning appeal 3367529 at 6 Clifton, York, YO30 6AE (City of York Council) was dismissed on 11 December 2025 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on designated heritage assets, including whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building of 6 Clifton, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clifton Conservation Area.
‘Two storey and single storey rear extensions’
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- YO30 6AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on designated heritage assets, including whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building of 6 Clifton, and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Clifton Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 Clifton with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy D5Policy D11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215Paragraph 135
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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