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Dismissed30 July 20266003660

Chapel Field, Marton Cum Grafton, YO51 9PR

Planning appeal 6003660 at Chapel Field, Marton Cum Grafton, YO51 9PR (North Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 30 July 2026 by Inspector S Brook, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Marton cum Grafton Conservation Area.

Outline application for the erection of 1 no. custom / self -build dwelling with the point of access considered

Authority
North Yorkshire Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
S Brook
Postcode
YO51 9PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Marton cum Grafton Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the landscape character and visual amenities of the area

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Marton cum Grafton Conservation Area, carrying great weight against the proposal, could not be outweighed by the public benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision.

the great weight attached to the less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area outweighed the substantial weight afforded to the public benefits of housing land supply and self-build provision, resulting in dismissal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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