Planning appeal decision
42 Park Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4JT
Planning appeal 3276513 at 42 Park Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4JT (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 8 October 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 host dwelling and surrounding area.
2 storey sidewards extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- WF10 4JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 40 Park Avenue, having regard to outlook
What decided it
The extension would cause harm to character and appearance and would have an overbearing impact on neighbouring living conditions, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS10Policy D9Policy D10
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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