St. Nicholas Cp School, Holme Church Lane, Beverley, HU17 0QP

Planning appeal 3376372 at St. Nicholas Cp School, Holme Church Lane, Beverley, HU17 0QP (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 2 March 2026 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the proposed parking arrangement and associated works to the rear of Plots 16 to 19 would have on the character and appearance of the development, surrounding area, and on the development's open space and biodiversity.

the erection of 30 dwellings with associated parking, works, and infrastructure following demolition of former St. Nicholas Junior School without complying with condition 22 attached to planning permission Ref 24/00898/VAR, dated 10 July 2024

Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Symmons J
Postcode: HU17 0QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect that the proposed parking arrangement and associated works to the rear of Plots 16 to 19 would have on the character and appearance of the development, surrounding area, and on the development's open space and biodiversity

What decided it

The significant visual harm caused by the proposed parking arrangement to the character and appearance of the development and its surroundings, combined with adverse effects on open space and biodiversity, outweighs the modest benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV1 of the East Riding Local Plan 2020–2039 Strategy Document Update 2025
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135Paragraph 139Paragraph 140

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