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Dismissed12 August 20243334447

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

Planning appeal 3334447 at 2A Westfield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6NH (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 12 August 2024 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including Horbury Conservation Area.

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
Postcode
WF4 6LL

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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP23Policy LP56Policy LP63
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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