Planning appeal decision
70 Bramley Lane, Hipperholme, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8NW
Planning appeal 3327539 at 70 Bramley Lane, Hipperholme, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8NW (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 November 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor side extension on the character and appearance of the host semi-detached pair and wider streetscene.
a first floor side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- HX3 8NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first floor side extension on the character and appearance of the host semi-detached pair and wider streetscene
What decided it
The proposed extension's full width, alignment with the existing bay, and resulting bulk and massing would dominate the host dwelling and destroy the visual symmetry and attractive composition of the semi-detached pair, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BT1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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