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

Planning appeal 3322031 at 102 Doncaster Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5JF (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 29 December 2023 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: WF1 5JF

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D9Policy D20Policy CS10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 97Paragraph 135

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