Planning appeal decision
Orchard Cottage, Marton, Sinnington, YO62 6RD
Planning appeal 6005985 at Orchard Cottage, Marton, Sinnington, YO62 6RD (North Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 6 July 2026 by Inspector R Walker, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve the Grade II listed buildings or their settings, known as Outbuilding Approximately 5 Metres West of West Garth and West Garth, and any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess.
Retention of UPVC windows and composite door to south east elevation
- Authority
- North Yorkshire Council
- Appeal type
- other · Planning listed building and conservation area
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- R Walker
- Postcode
- YO62 6RD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works preserve the Grade II listed buildings or their settings, known as Outbuilding Approximately 5 Metres West of West Garth and West Garth, and any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess
What decided it
The public benefits of the works, which were limited and not adequately substantiated, were insufficient to outweigh the great weight given to the identified harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215
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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