Planning appeal decision
9 Vesper Walk, Huntington, York, YO32 9SZ
Planning appeal 6002161 at 9 Vesper Walk, Huntington, York, YO32 9SZ (City of York Council) was dismissed on 11 February 2026 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the use on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
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- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- YO32 9SZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the use on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The site-specific evidence of significant noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers arising from the established pattern of short-term holiday letting use, which cannot be adequately controlled by conditions and conflicts with development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy ENV2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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