Copley Wood, Copley Lane, HALIFAX, HX3 0TJ

the conversion and extension of two structures plus demolition of a lean-too extension and a detached garage, to form three dwellings

Authority: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hitchcock R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on highway safety
The effect of the proposal on protected trees

What decided it

The balance of highway safety benefits arising from improved access width, visibility improvements to the west and substantially improved visibility at Riverwood Drive outweighed any harmful effects from increased use of the access.

The benefits to road safety through improved access width, visibility improvements, and a significant improvement to visibility at Riverwood Drive outweighed any harmful effects arising from increased use of the access.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy BE5, Policy NE20, Policy NE21

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