Land Comprising Field At 425020 467745, Low Gate Lane, Sawley, HG4 3EL

the erection of up to 2 self/custom build dwellings

Authority: North Yorkshire Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: HG4 3EL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the location of the proposal would be acceptable having regard to the development plan and the character and appearance of the area, including the impact on the Nidderdale National Landscape, the Church of St Michael & All Angels and the Grade II listed gravestone of Thomas Lonsdale

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the village, the Nidderdale National Landscape, and heritage assets significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefit of two additional self/custom build dwellings, even under the tilted balance.

The significant weight given to housing delivery and self/custom build provision was outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance, the national landscape, and heritage assets, with the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits.

Framework references: 11, 129, 135, 189

Plan policies cited: Policy GS2, Policy GS3, Policy HP2, Policy HP3, Policy NE4, Policy GS6

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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