Planning appeal decision
1 Ashcourt Drive, Hornsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU18 1EN
Planning appeal 3374986 at 1 Ashcourt Drive, Hornsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU18 1EN (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 18 February 2026 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Hornsea Conservation Area.
the erection of single storey extension to rear, construction of dormer to rear, increase in roof height, minor alterations to windows and doors and new render finish to external walls (Retrospective)
- Authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wraight G
- Postcode
- HU18 1EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Hornsea Conservation Area
What decided it
The dormer causes less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset of the Hornsea Conservation Area, and this harm cannot be justified by any public benefits advanced by the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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