4 Springwell View, Birstall, Batley, WF17 0DN

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

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.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy LP24, Policy LP21

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