Planning appeal decision
4 Vine Street, York, YO23 1BB
Planning appeal 6011351 at 4 Vine Street, York, YO23 1BB (City of York Council) was allowed on 25 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
the change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a mixed -use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and short-term holiday let (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- City of York Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- YO23 1BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The limited scale of the proposed short-term letting use, with occupancy restricted to one or two guests, would not result in unacceptable noise or disturbance to neighbouring occupiers beyond that associated with normal residential occupation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of the City of York Local Plan (2025)
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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