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Gladman Retirement Living lose appeal on proposed retirement development

Thursday, 25 August 2022 00:00

By Barbara Constable

The Planning Inspectorate have rejected an appeal for 60 retirement apartments to be built within the Tadcaster Road conservation area.

The Planning Inspectorate have rejected an appeal for 60 retirement apartments to be built within the Tadcaster Road conservation area.

The proposed corner development over three storeys would be near Dringhouses Library and other historic buildings.

Although retirement accommodation is needed the Inspector said “The extent to which the building would extend along Cherry Lane, would, due to its design and proximity to the CA (conservation area) boundary, detract from the character and appearance of the CA.

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