®Planning appeal decision
286 Cliffe Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4RZ
Planning appeal 3267939 at 286 Cliffe Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4RZ (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 2 June 2021 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider street scene.
Erection of front and rear dormers and alterations
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- BD19 4RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider street scene
What decided it
The front dormer would appear as a clearly obtrusive and discordant feature in the settled street scene, contrary to Policy LP24's requirement to respect the form, scale and details of the character of the townscape.
the harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by the appellant's personal circumstances and desire for additional accommodation
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24
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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