44 Falcon Street, HUDDERSFIELD, HD4 6LH

Without the benefit of planning permission, the erection of a side extension

Authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Renaudon L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area, and whether it complies with the development plan in these respects
Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is reasonably necessary to remedy the alleged breach of planning control

What decided it

The development fails to comply with Policy LP24 as it does not achieve a subservient relationship to the original building and is visually incongruous with the character of the area, and the appellant's proposed mitigation measures cannot be considered as they would constitute a different development.

Plan policies cited: Policy LP24, House Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document

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