Planning appeal decision
17 Dovecote Close, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6DH
Planning appeal 3331865 at 17 Dovecote Close, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6DH (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 18 January 2024 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area in general.
loft conversion, raising the ridge line and second storey rear extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- WF4 6DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area in general
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer would be a substantial and dominant addition disproportionate to the built form of the existing property and would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area in general.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS10 of the Local Development Framework, Core Strategy (2009)Policy D9 of the City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Local Development Framework, Development Policies Document (2009)Policy D10 of the City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Local Development Framework, Development Policies Document (2009)
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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