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

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

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.

Framework references: 135, 139, 140

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1 of the East Riding Local Plan 2020–2039 Strategy Document Update 2025

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