Land between 10 and 30 Cuckstool Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8RB

residential development (up to 4 dwellings)(all matters reserved) together with biodiversity enhancements

Authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wraight G
Postcode: HD8 8RB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the loss of a designated area of urban green space, with particular reference to the impact that would arise upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The appeal site makes an important contribution to visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area as part of a wider designated urban green space, and the proposal fails to satisfy either criterion of Policy LP61 protecting such space.

The significant harm to character and appearance and loss of urban green space outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery, biodiversity net gain, and economic and social benefits, even if the tilted balance were engaged.

Framework references: 99, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy LP61, Policy LP24

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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