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Notice upheld4 July 20223285521

56 Horbury Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 8TU

a lightweight timber framed one storey structure to accommodate a gymnasium and building manager’s office, for bedsits at no. 56, 54, 52 Horbury Road and apartments at the back

Authority
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Whitfield J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to outlook, light, privacy and access to outdoor space

What decided it

The development caused significant harmful effects on both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents, particularly through loss of outlook, light, privacy and outdoor space for residents in the adjacent block of flats.

Framework references: 126

Plan policies cited: Policy CS10, Policy D9

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