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Dismissed26 January 20263370754

Mclean Aviation, Rufforth Airfield, Rufforth, York, YO23 3NA

Planning appeal 3370754 at Mclean Aviation, Rufforth Airfield, Rufforth, York, YO23 3NA (City of York Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2026 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations.

Permission in Principle for a single self/custom build dwelling

Authority
City of York Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Tinsley F
Postcode
YO23 3NA

What decided it

The Council's refusal based on inappropriate development in the Green Belt causing substantial harm to openness was reasonable, and the applicant has not demonstrated that the Council's behaviour resulted in unnecessary or wasted expense in the appeal process.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154Paragraph 11

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