Planning appeal decision
White Chimneys, Rawson Avenue, Halifax, HX3 0LR
Planning appeal 3313139 at White Chimneys, Rawson Avenue, Halifax, HX3 0LR (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area, having regard to its conservation area status.
a two storey side extension and increased rear extension (single storey)
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- HX3 0LR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area, having regard to its conservation area status
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the property, with only private benefits and no public benefits to outweigh the harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BT1Policy HE1
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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