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Allowed15 September 20233325541

72 Meltham Road, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6HL

Planning appeal 3325541 at 72 Meltham Road, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6HL (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was allowed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host house and surrounding area.

erection of two storey side and rear and single storey rear extensions

Authority
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones R
Postcode
HD9 6HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host house and surrounding area

What decided it

The extension's design reflecting the existing extension to the attached neighbour creates an appropriate and sympathetic addition that maintains the visual harmony of the semi-detached pair, outweighing conflicts with specific SPD guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP24 (a) and (c)Policy 2 of the made Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan (2021)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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