®Planning appeal decision
10 Grosvenor Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4QU
Planning appeal 3289986 at 10 Grosvenor Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 4QU (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 30 March 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 8 Grosvenor Avenue with particular regard to outlook.
two storey side and part two storey part single storey rear extension. Scope of works to include the removal of the old garage from the rear garden and completion of converting the front into off street parking
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- WF8 4QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 8 Grosvenor Avenue with particular regard to outlook
- The adequacy of parking provision, with regard to highway and pedestrian safety and the character of the area
What decided it
The proposal would have an unacceptably imposing and overbearing effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property and fails to provide adequate parking provision in accordance with development plan policies and guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D9Policy D10Policy D14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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