Planning appeal decision
15 Burntwood Crescent, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3RN
Planning appeal 3335924 at 15 Burntwood Crescent, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3RN (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 7 October 2024 by Inspector Pleasant L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
outbuilding to front/side of existing dwelling (retrospective). Summary
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pleasant L
- Postcode
- WF9 3RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The outbuilding, being set well back from the street, proportionate in scale, and consistent with the residential character of the area where similar structures and varied garden treatments already exist, does not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP23Policy LP56Policy LP57(d)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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