®Planning appeal decision
6 Oakfield Road, Birkby, HUDDERSFIELD, HD2 2XF
the demolition of existing garage and garden shed and erection of new garage to the existing house and erection of new residence with basement, ground and first floor and second floor in the roof space, in the side garden of the existing house
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan 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 development on the character and appearance of the locality
- Whether or not the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of Birkby Conservation Area
- Highway safety
What decided it
The scale and position of the proposed dwelling would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of Birkby Conservation Area and would prejudice highway safety, with the identified harms not outweighed by the limited public benefits.
Framework references: 199, 202
Plan policies cited: LP24, LP35, LP21, LP22
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