Planning appeal decision
168 Reinwood Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4DW
Planning appeal 3304949 at 168 Reinwood Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4DW (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 26 October 2022 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
a two storey extension forming storage area, dining room extension, two bedrooms and small decking to rear
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- HD3 4DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed gable roof would significantly unbalance the symmetry of the hipped roof dwellings and create incongruous bulk and mass that would detract from the character and appearance of the area, contrary to policy LP24.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP24
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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