Planning appeal decision
52 Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3EX
Planning appeal 3329710 at 52 Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3EX (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 front and rear dormers on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, and on the Savile Park Conservation Area.
front and rear dormer and addition of window to side elevation
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- HX1 3EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed front and rear dormers on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, and on the Savile Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The size and prominence of both the front and rear dormers would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Savile Park Conservation Area, which could not be outweighed by the appellant's personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BT1Policy S12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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