Planning appeal decision
2 Old Hopkinson Drive, Huddersfield, HD2 2FU
Planning appeal 3290356 at 2 Old Hopkinson Drive, Huddersfield, HD2 2FU (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 1 March 2022 by Inspector Cragg D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area including Birkby Conservation Area.
described as ‘rear extension
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cragg D
- Postcode
- HD2 2FU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area including Birkby Conservation Area
- The living conditions of neighbouring residential properties on North Bank Road with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal's incongruous design would detract from the character and appearance of the host dwelling and Birkby Conservation Area, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework, with no material considerations to outweigh this conflict.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24Policy LP35
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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