Planning appeal decision
Greenwoods Mill, 25 Square Road, Halifax, HX1 1QG
Planning appeal 3309963 at Greenwoods Mill, 25 Square Road, Halifax, HX1 1QG (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 July 2023 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed dormer windows and replacement windows and doors would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Halifax Town Centre Conservation Area.
the conversion of vacant building to form 31 residential units without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/00243/FUL, dated 16 July 2021
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- HX1 1QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed dormer windows and replacement windows and doors would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Halifax Town Centre Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dormer windows and replacement upvc windows would harm the character and appearance of the Halifax Town Centre Conservation Area, and this harm cannot be outweighed by public benefits since the residential conversion benefits can be achieved through the approved scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1Policy HS1Policy BT1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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