Planning appeal decision
32 Nettleton Avenue, Mirfield, WF14 9AN
Planning appeal 3317249 at 32 Nettleton Avenue, Mirfield, WF14 9AN (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 24 April 2023 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of boundary fence
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wraight G
- Postcode
- WF14 9AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The considerable height and extensive length of the fence in a prominent corner location causes significant harm to the character and appearance of the area by appearing incongruous and imposing compared to the prevailing low boundary treatments.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24 of the Kirklees Local Plan Strategy and Policies 2019Policy KDP1 of the House Extension and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document 2021
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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