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Allowed22 December 20253371059

72 Lowther Street, York, YO31 7LR

Planning appeal 3371059 at 72 Lowther Street, York, YO31 7LR (City of York Council) was allowed on 22 December 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of dwelling house with all matters reserved

Authority
City of York Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Mayes C
Postcode
YO31 7LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of 10, 12, 14, and 16 Brownlow Street, with particular reference to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The locality's established pattern of infill and backland development, combined with the outline nature of the application allowing detailed design matters to be addressed at reserved matters stage, meant the principle of development was acceptable and any residual concerns about character, appearance and neighbouring amenity could be adequately mitigated.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy ENV2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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