Planning appeal decision
22 Rivelin Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO304WD
Planning appeal 6003883 at 22 Rivelin Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO304WD (City of York Council) was dismissed on 20 May 2026 by Inspector Buxton J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed detached garage on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Conversion of existing garage, two storey rear and first floor front extensions together with detached double garage
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Buxton J
- Postcode
- YO30 4WD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed detached garage on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the two-storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos. 20 and 24 Rivelin Way, with particular regard to sunlight
What decided it
The lack of sufficiently detailed information about the detached garage's orientation and parking arrangements prevented demonstration that it would preserve the character and appearance of the area and integrate with the established estate design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D11 of the City of York Local Plan (2025)
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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