Planning appeal decision
42 Ravens Lodge Terrace, Dewsbury, WF13 3EF
Planning appeal 3299183 at 42 Ravens Lodge Terrace, Dewsbury, WF13 3EF (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 28 July 2022 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
This will be a two storey extension to the side of the original house and also extending into the loft space of the original house there will be a dormer window to the side and to the rear”
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- WF13 3EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
What decided it
The substantial scale and prominent siting of the extension would harm the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, conflicting with Policy LP24 and the SPD design principles.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 128Paragraph 129
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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