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Dismissed29 July 20266006155

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

Planning appeal 6006155 at Land Comprising Field At 425020 467745, Low Gate Lane, Sawley, HG4 3EL (North Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 29 July 2026 by Inspector David Reed, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

the erection of up to 2 self/custom build dwellings

Authority
North Yorkshire Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
David Reed
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GS2Policy GS3Policy HP2Policy HP3Policy NE4Policy GS6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 129Paragraph 135Paragraph 189

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