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Allowed31 January 20223284361

Lancaster Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, HD9 7BP

Planning appeal 3284361 at Lancaster Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, HD9 7BP (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was allowed on 31 January 2022 by Inspector Davies H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Lancaster Lane and surrounding roads.

residential development (nine detached dwellings)

Authority
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Davies H
Postcode
HD9 7BP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Lancaster Lane and surrounding roads

What decided it

The imposition of conditions requiring detailed approval of highway works, footpath protection, and safety audits adequately addressed the main issue of traffic and pedestrian safety, allowing the appeal to be allowed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP21Policy LP23Policy 11 of the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020-2031

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