Planning appeal decision
7 Hazel Grove, Batley, WF17 7DS
Planning appeal 3316893 at 7 Hazel Grove, Batley, WF17 7DS (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2023 by Inspector Worthington E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
change of use of grass verge to private garden and parking
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Worthington E
- Postcode
- WF17 7DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would be harmful to the character and appearance of the surrounding area by removing an important green space that contributes positively to the open and green character of the estate, contrary to Policy LP24 and NPPF paragraph 127.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
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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