Smiths Arms, 1 Towngate, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QP

Planning appeal 3285168 at Smiths Arms, 1 Towngate, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QP (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was allowed on 10 May 2022 by Inspector Worthington E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a grade II listed building, Smiths Arms Public House, Far Dean and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

‘deck with three giant umbrellas to rear of premises’. Appeal B: APP/Z4718/Y/21/3285173 Smiths Arms, 1 Town Gate, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QP

Authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Worthington E
Postcode: HD8 0QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve a grade II listed building, Smiths Arms Public House, Far Dean and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Highburton Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would preserve the special interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, and would not cause undue harm to neighbouring living conditions when subject to appropriate conditions controlling noise and hours of use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP24Policy LP35Policy LP52
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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