Planning appeal decision
131 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AP
Planning appeal 3301323 at 131 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AP (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2022 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the area.
planning application for external canopy, cage and shutter for vegetable food storage
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- WF1 5AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the area
What decided it
The substantial, prominent and discordant appearance of the front canopy and cage structure, which projects in front of the existing building line of the residential terraces and conflicts with the traditional brick character of the area, outweighs any functional benefits claimed by the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP9Policy CS10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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