Planning appeal decision
Bourbon Street Hill Top Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6PY
Planning appeal 3293213 at Bourbon Street Hill Top Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6PY (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 31 August 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Newmillerdam Conservation Area.
the replacement of windows from wood to upvc - same colour
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- WF2 6PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Newmillerdam Conservation Area
What decided it
The absence of detailed specifications for the window design, particularly regarding frame moulding proportions and top light bars, meant the Inspector could not be satisfied that the replacements would not detract from the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the limited public benefits did not outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DPD1 Policy D9DPD1 Policy D10(d)DPD1 Policy D18
- 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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