2A Westfield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6NH

the demolition of the subject property and construction of two residential units to form a total of 12 flats

Authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Harding C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including Horbury Conservation Area
the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of Horbury Conservation Area caused by the incongruous modern fenestration pattern, when afforded great weight in accordance with paragraph 205 of the NPPF, was not outweighed by the moderate benefits of the scheme.

the less than substantial harm to the significance of Horbury Conservation Area, afforded great weight, was not outweighed by the moderate benefits of redevelopment of previously developed land and delivery of homes

Framework references: 205, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy SP23, Policy LP56, Policy LP63

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