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Dismissed1 June 20266008200

4 Mendip Close, Huntington, York, YO32 9RR

Planning appeal 6008200 at 4 Mendip Close, Huntington, York, YO32 9RR (City of York Council) was dismissed on 1 June 2026 by Inspector A Caines, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

loft conversion including front and rear flat roof dormers

Authority
City of York Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
A Caines
Postcode
YO32 9RR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The scale, form and combined extent of the proposed dormers would result in an over-dominant and unsympathetic form of development that would harm the character and appearance of both the host dwelling and the surrounding area, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D11Policy H4

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