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Notice upheld16 September 20213261620

14 Whitwood Terrace, Castleford, WF10 5PU

Without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a fence within the curtilage of a Listed Building

Authority
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Pleasant L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The main issue in this case is the effect on the setting of Whitwood Terrace and the character or appearance of Whitwood Common Conservation Area.
  • The issue is whether the requirements are excessive to achieve the purpose(s) of the notice.

What decided it

The harm caused by the fence's height, materials and design to the setting of the listed terrace and the character and appearance of the conservation area was not outweighed by the appellant's privacy and security needs.

the less than substantial harm to the setting of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area was not outweighed by the appellant's privacy/security needs or any public benefits

Plan policies cited: Policy D9, Policy D18

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