102 Doncaster Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5JF

erection of hot takeaway food kiosk on existing raised area of convenience food store car park and to be operated only in conjunction with the store. Erection of 2 storey storage facility in the form of stacking containers in location of previously approved storage extension to food store

Authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Williams K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular regard to noise, odour and waste

What decided it

The unacceptable harm caused by the kiosk and storage containers to the character and appearance of the area, combined with unresolved concerns about noise and odour impacts on neighbouring residential properties, outweighed the modest economic and social benefits.

Framework references: 12, 97, 135

Plan policies cited: Policy D9, Policy D20, Policy CS10

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