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Dismissed3 June 20243332051

13A Ropergate End, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1JX

Planning appeal 3332051 at 13A Ropergate End, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1JX (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 3 June 2024 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the enjoyment of surrounding properties with respect to odour.

change of use, extension and alteration of a single storey building from hairdressers (use class e) to hot food takeaway (sui generis use) at ground floor and creation of roof terrace associated with adjoining public house (sui generis use)

Authority
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Wallace J
Postcode
WF8 1JX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the enjoyment of surrounding properties with respect to odour
  • the operation of sewerage infrastructure

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that odour concerns could be adequately addressed and that sewerage infrastructure could continue to operate effectively meant the development conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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