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Allowed26 October 20266010725

Agricultural Building, Moor Lane, Skelton, YO32 2RE

Planning appeal 6010725 at Agricultural Building, Moor Lane, Skelton, YO32 2RE (City of York Council) was allowed on 26 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development constitutes permitted development under Class Q, with particular reference to paragraph Q1 (p) regarding whether the building has suitable existing access to a public highway.

change of use of agricultural building to 1no. dwellinghouse

Authority
City of York Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
YO32 2RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development constitutes permitted development under Class Q, with particular reference to paragraph Q1 (p) regarding whether the building has suitable existing access to a public highway
  • Whether prior approval is deemed to be granted for the development by reason of the timing of the LPA's decision
  • Whether the location or siting of the building makes it impractical or undesirable for the building to change use to a dwellinghouse
  • Whether the site is the subject of flooding risks which would make the development unacceptable

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