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Notice varied and upheld22 September 20223295220

Land and Property at 2 Dover Cottages, Dover Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 2SG

Planning appeal 3295220 at Land and Property at 2 Dover Cottages, Dover Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 2SG (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 September 2022 by Inspector Wharton T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the decking structure on the character and appearance of the appeal property and this part of Holmfirth.

as follows: The erection of a timber-built raised decking structure

Authority
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Wharton T
Postcode
HD9 2SG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the decking structure on the character and appearance of the appeal property and this part of Holmfirth
  • Its effect on the living conditions of the occupants of the other dwellings in the terrace

What decided it

The raised decking structure is inappropriately located and poorly designed, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, contrary to Policies LP24 and LP57 and NPPF section 12.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP24Policy LP57
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 149Paragraph 127Paragraph 12

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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