®Planning appeal decision
8 Hopton Hall Lane, Mirfield, WF14 8EN
a two storey side extension
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Newsome R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Upper Hopton Conservation Area, and the significance of the neighbouring non-designated heritage asset, The Coach House
- The living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring The Coach House, particularly with regard to overshadowing, loss of sunlight, and overbearing effect on outlook
What decided it
The proposal would remove the important gap between the buildings and create a detrimental terracing effect that would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area and cause an overbearing effect on the neighbouring property's outlook.
Framework references: 12
Plan policies cited: LP24(a), LP35, LP24(b), Principle 1 of the House Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (2021), Principle 6 of the House Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document (2021)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.