Planning appeal decision
Land to the East of The Light Dragoon, Main Street, Etton, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 7PQ
Planning appeal 3373424 at Land to the East of The Light Dragoon, Main Street, Etton, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 7PQ (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 20 January 2026 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the site and surrounding area including the Etton Conservation Area within which the site lies.
erection of no. 2 houses with associated landscaping and parking
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- HU17 7PQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the site and surrounding area including the Etton Conservation Area within which the site lies
- whether the proposed development provides adequate living standards for future occupants with particular regards to privacy, noise and disturbance and the continued viability of the public house
- whether or not adequate arrangements are made for the disposal of surface water from the site
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the unacceptable living conditions for future occupants regarding noise and disturbance, which together conflict with the development plan and are not outweighed by the minor public benefits of the proposal.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area and unacceptable living conditions for future occupants outweighed the minor public benefits of two additional dwellings and limited economic benefits during construction.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy ENV6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 215
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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