Planning appeal decision
59 Huddersfield Road, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NG
Planning appeal 3321150 at 59 Huddersfield Road, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NG (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 December 2023 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
detached dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- S75 5NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with regard to residential and vehicle activity
- highway safety
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would appear cramped and out of keeping with the surrounding relatively spacious pattern of built form, having a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy D1.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy GD1Policy T4
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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