®Planning appeal decision
21 Bath St, Huddersfield, HD1 5BQ
Planning appeal 3298281 at 21 Bath St, Huddersfield, HD1 5BQ (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2022 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to outlook and levels of light.
the conversion of the basement level of an existing house, into a separate dwelling / residence. Including the formation of an increase lightwell and an associated carpark space within the garden of the original / host dwelling
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- HD1 5BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to outlook and levels of light
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area, including the Huddersfield Town Centre Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed basement conversion would provide unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to inadequate outlook and natural light levels, conflicting with Policy LP24(b) and NPPF paragraph 130(f).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24(b)Policy LP24(a)Policy LP35
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 125Paragraph 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.
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