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Dismissed7 December 20213274179

4 Springwell View, Birstall, Batley, WF17 0DN

Planning appeal 3274179 at 4 Springwell View, Birstall, Batley, WF17 0DN (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 7 December 2021 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of an existing garage and construction of a two bedroom house

Authority
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wilson L
Postcode
WF17 0DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 and 4 Springwell View, having regard to outlook
  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers outweighed the minimal benefits of the small-scale development.

The harm to character and appearance and living conditions, to which significant weight was attached, outweighed the extremely small benefits of the scheme, with no material considerations including the Framework capable of outweighing the conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP24Policy LP21
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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