Planning appeal decision
64 Huddersfield Road, Skelmanthorpe, Kirklees, Huddersfield, HD8 9AS
Planning appeal 3334986 at 64 Huddersfield Road, Skelmanthorpe, Kirklees, Huddersfield, HD8 9AS (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, and on the living conditions of the neighbours at No.62 Huddersfield Road, with regard to outlook.
erection of single storey rear extension and alterations
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- HD8 9AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, and on the living conditions of the neighbours at No.62 Huddersfield Road, with regard to outlook
What decided it
The significant projection of the proposed extension (9.3m overall depth, exceeding the original dwelling depth) would result in an addition disproportionate to the host dwelling and would unduly dominate the rear elevation in conflict with SPD guidance and Policy LP24.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24Key Design Principle 2Key Design Principle 6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 135
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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