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Dismissed7 March 20223288550

2 Castle Terrace, Wakefield, WF2 6AZ

Planning appeal 3288550 at 2 Castle Terrace, Wakefield, WF2 6AZ (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the streetscape.

extension over existing garage to include new dormers and balcony to rear

Authority
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
WF2 6AZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the streetscape

What decided it

The proposed extension's design and scale would lead to significant harm to character and appearance contrary to local policies and the NPPF, whereas the rear balcony would not cause such harm and was capable of being approved separately.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS10 of the Core Strategy 2009Policy D9 of the Development Policies Document 2009Policy D10 of the Development Policies Document 2009Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2018

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