Planning appeal decision
Holmfield House, Stranglands Lane, Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire, WF11 8SD
Planning appeal 3272523 at Holmfield House, Stranglands Lane, Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire, WF11 8SD (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 13 August 2021 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt, having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies.
removal of existing buildings and construction of a residential lodge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- WF11 8SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt, having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
What decided it
The proposal qualifies as redevelopment of previously developed land under paragraph 149(g) of the Framework because it would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt than the existing development.
The spatial and visual impact of the increased footprint was offset by the reduction in overall spread of buildings and hard-surfacing, and the modest size and screening of the proposed building meant the development would not harm openness of the Green Belt.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS3D1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149
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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