Planning appeal decision
9 Clarkson Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 9LY
Planning appeal 3292153 at 9 Clarkson Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 9LY (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was allowed on 16 March 2022 by Inspector Normington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the erection of a two storey side extension
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Normington S
- Postcode
- WF16 9LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would retain the architectural symmetry of the terraced block and would be in keeping with the existing building in terms of scale, materials and detail, thereby not having a significant detrimental effect on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24
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.
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