®Planning appeal decision
Land adjacent to 2 Lightenfield Lane, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7WJ
the erection of a detached dwelling
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties with regard to outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area and the significant harm to the living conditions of occupiers of 7 Noble Court due to overbearing outlook, combined with the Council's demonstrated five-year housing land supply, meant the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply and the proposal conflicted with the development plan.
The limited benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of a windfall site were outweighed by the unacceptable effects on character and appearance and the significant harm to neighbouring amenity, particularly outlook.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy LP24
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