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To compare the Bilbrough ste with the previously developed site in Appleton
Roebuck is unsound not only in terms of past use but also in relation to the impact
on the character of the area and the amenity of adjoining occupiers. The
observations submitted by Mr & Mrs Welsh and Mr & Mrs Hollier, both residents to
the site, the Parish Council feels more than adequately provide grounds for
consideration of refusal.
The Parish Council also submits that in this particular instance The National Green
Belt Policy relate to villages like Bilbrough washed over by Green Belt should be
strictly adhered to in the consideration of this application.
1.4.2 North Yorkshire County Council Highways
There are no objections subject to the following conditions:
1. Private Access/Verge Crossings: Construction Requirements
2. Visibility Splays
3. Provision of Approved Access, Turning and Parking Areas
4. Precautions to Prevent Mud on the Highway
5. On-site Parking, on-site Storage and construction traffic during Development
1.4.3 Yorkshire Water Services
No objection subject to conditions
1.4.4 Ainsty (2008) Internal Drainage Board
No response received.
1.5 Publicity
1.5.1 The application was advertised by site notice, neighbour notification letter and
advertisement in the local newspaper resulting in four objections being received
within the statutory consultation period outlining the following issues:
1. The building proposed is a house of disproportionate size placed at one side
of an extensive plot of garden occupied in the main by Ravenscroft house.
The current proposal is not in keeping with the properties either side of
proposed development..
2. It is understood that a single storey dwelling had some approval many years
ago however that application has long since lapsed. It is understood that any
new application, including this amended proposal falls under current
legislation and fails on two counts a) it is a house and b) it contravenes
current guidelines and law. This is a proposed 'Windfall Development' which
is considered in planning terms as 'Garden Grabbing'. The site is not and has
never been previously developed land by way of the definition outlined in
PPS3. There is not and never has been a permanent structure on the land.
This site is a 'residential garden' which has been annexed to pursue a
'Windfall development'.
3. In order to build any dwelling established hedges will have to be removed
and a driveway exit /entrance will also have to be built. This will not only
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