Planning appeal decision
3 Vicar Lane, Ossett, WF5 0BE
Planning appeal 3272979 at 3 Vicar Lane, Ossett, WF5 0BE (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 13 August 2021 by Inspector Coyne C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
described on the application form as ‘installation of timber decking and pergola in corner of garden. 3 sides of pergola to have screening formed with standard 5 foot high fence panels, top of pergola open to elements
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coyne C
- Postcode
- WF5 0BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the pupils and staff of the adjacent school having regard to matters of privacy
What decided it
The proposal's visually prominent location next to the highway boundary, projecting above the existing wall and creating an incongruous addition to the street scene, combined with its material harm to the privacy of adjacent school pupils and staff through increased overlooking.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS 10Policy D 9Policy D 10Policy D 19
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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