Part OS Field 0038, Foss Syke Lane, Sandhutton, YO7 4RS

permission in principle for phased residential development of no. 3-4 self/custom build dwellinghouses

Authority: North Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Harding C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location

What decided it

The proposal's location within a valued open gap between the settlement edge and satellite buildings would result in substantial harm to the character and setting of the village that was not outweighed by the benefits of self-build housing provision and general housing supply contribution.

The substantial harm to character and setting and conflict with the development plan was not outweighed by the substantial contribution to self-build and custom housing supply, modest contribution to general housing supply, and modest economic and social benefits

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy HG2, Policy HG5, Policy S1, Policy S5, Policy E1, Policy E7

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