Planning appeal decision
The Timber House, Hutton Village Road, Guisborough, TS14 8EW
Planning appeal 6001729 at The Timber House, Hutton Village Road, Guisborough, TS14 8EW (North York Moors) was dismissed on 9 March 2026 by Inspector Morrison A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hutton Lowcross Conservation Area.
originally described as new dormers and roof level window, removal of disused chimney stack and replacement cladding to main house
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Morrison A
- Postcode
- TS14 8EW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hutton Lowcross Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dormer windows and composite cladding would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Hutton Lowcross Conservation Area and the host dwelling, which was not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategic Policy CPolicy ENV11Policy C017Part 2 of the Council's Design Guide
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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