Planning appeal decision
44 Kyme Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6HG
Planning appeal 3376338 at 44 Kyme Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6HG (City of York Council) was dismissed on 12 February 2026 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for its occupants, having particular regard to the adequacy and functionality of the kitchen and dining facilities.
Velux roof lights: x2 front, x1 rear. Conversion of loft space to create 4th bedroom, and the change of use of the property from C3 to C4
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- YO1 6HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for its occupants, having particular regard to the adequacy and functionality of the kitchen and dining facilities
- Whether the proposal demonstrates that suitable and convenient cycle storage can be provided within the site to support sustainable travel
What decided it
The inadequate kitchen provision for a HMO use, combined with the failure to demonstrate acceptable cycle storage arrangements, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations to override this.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8 iii)Policy T1Policy D1
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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