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Dismissed25 January 20223281914

Land at Cobden Close, Batley, WF17 5QN

Planning appeal 3281914 at Land at Cobden Close, Batley, WF17 5QN (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 25 January 2022 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area and whether the new house would integrate well with adjacent land, as well as be an efficient use of the site.

the erection of a self-build detached dwelling house

Authority
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Murray D
Postcode
WF17 5QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area and whether the new house would integrate well with adjacent land, as well as be an efficient use of the site

What decided it

The harmful effect on character and appearance caused by the cramped siting of the dwelling and the piecemeal approach prejudicing redevelopment of the wider area outweighed the benefits of self-build housing and contribution to supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 24

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