Planning appeal decision
53 Mill Lane, Batley, WF17 6DZ
Planning appeal 3274138 at 53 Mill Lane, Batley, WF17 6DZ (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2021 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property.
replace existing external stone landing and stone steps to raised decking
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- WF17 6DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property
- the living conditions of the surrounding properties, having regard to privacy
What decided it
The decking creates a large, prominent structure that both detracts from the character and appearance of the host dwelling and results in a material loss of privacy for neighbouring occupiers through overlooking of their rear gardens.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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