Planning appeal decision
Land at Olney Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5EG
Planning appeal 3304593 at Land at Olney Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5EG (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Barlow D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of garages and erection of detached 2 bedroomed dwelling
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barlow D
- Postcode
- HD7 5EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with particular regard to internal and external space
What decided it
The small plot size and constrained layout would result in a cramped appearance harmful to character and appearance, and would fail to provide adequate internal and external space to meet design standards and living condition requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP 24Housebuilder Design Guide SPD Principle 2Housebuilder Design Guide SPD Principle 5Housebuilder Design Guide SPD Principle 6Housebuilder Design Guide SPD Principle 16
- 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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