167 Drub Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 4BZ

Planning appeal 3276146 at 167 Drub Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 4BZ (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 2 September 2021 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

erection of two storey side extension and front and rear dormer windows and increase roof height

Authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Baxter C
Postcode: BD19 4BZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, and if so, whether this would amount to very special circumstances necessary to justify the proposal

What decided it

The disproportionate scale and design of the extension, representing almost 70% of the original building's volume and not appearing subordinate, constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt that cannot be justified by the appellant's personal circumstances.

The substantial harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness was not clearly outweighed by the appellant's personal circumstances regarding family accommodation, care provision, and pandemic-related changes, such that very special circumstances did not exist.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP57
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 148Paragraph 149

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