®Planning appeal decision
167 Drub Lane, CLECKHEATON, BD19 4BZ
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
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.
Framework references: 148, 149
Plan policies cited: Policy LP57
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.