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Dismissed27 January 20266000959

54 High Street, Helmsley, YO62 5AG

Planning appeal 6000959 at 54 High Street, Helmsley, YO62 5AG (North York Moors) was dismissed on 27 January 2026 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Helmsley Conservation Area.

construction of timber porch

Authority
North York Moors
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Harding C
Postcode
YO62 5AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Helmsley Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area and the National Park's special qualities, and the identified public benefits were insufficient to outweigh the great weight required to be given to conservation of the heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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