Planning appeal decision
71 Haigh Street , Halifax, HX1 4BB
Planning appeal 3337655 at 71 Haigh Street , Halifax, HX1 4BB (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 July 2024 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbour at 69 Haigh Street with particular regards to outlook and light.
a front extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- HX1 4BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbour at 69 Haigh Street with particular regards to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property through loss of outlook and reduction in daylight and sunlight, contrary to Local Plan Policy BT2 and Annex 2.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BT2Annex 2
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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