Planning appeal decision
Hebs, 105A Oak Avenue, Todmorden, OL14 5PE
Planning appeal 3329992 at Hebs, 105A Oak Avenue, Todmorden, OL14 5PE (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 June 2024 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on flood risk, in particular with regard to the application of the sequential test.
4 HMO 1 bedroom flat extension to existing retail unit and residential property
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- OL14 5PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on flood risk, in particular with regard to the application of the sequential test
- Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for cycle storage
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate that the sequential test for flood risk had been satisfied, combined with inadequate cycle storage provision, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC3Policy CC2Policy HS1Policy IM5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 168Paragraph 174Paragraph 108Paragraph 14
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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