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Dismissed17 September 20266012889

8 Flat Cliffs, Primrose Valley, Filey, YO14 9RD

Planning appeal 6012889 at 8 Flat Cliffs, Primrose Valley, Filey, YO14 9RD (North Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 17 September 2026 by Inspector A Caines, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would be acceptable having regard to coastal change and cliff stability considerations.

Conservatory, external works and all associated works including excavations, retaining structures and patio area

Authority
North Yorkshire Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
A Caines
Postcode
YO14 9RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development would be acceptable having regard to coastal change and cliff stability considerations

What decided it

The absence of appropriate site-specific technical evidence to demonstrate that the development would be safe over its lifetime and would not adversely affect cliff stability in a recognised area of coastal instability and change.

The limited benefits of restoring living accommodation and improving energy efficiency, which would primarily benefit the appeal property occupants, were substantially outweighed by the unresolved concerns regarding coastal change and land stability and the conflict with the development plan and national policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV3 of the Scarborough Borough Local Plan (2017)
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy F9

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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