Planning appeal decision
36 Moorside End, Dewsbury, WF13 4QN
Planning appeal 3338967 at 36 Moorside End, Dewsbury, WF13 4QN (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2024 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the existing property and the character and appearance of the area in general.
erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions with rear dormer and loft conversion with alterations
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- WF13 4QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the existing property and the character and appearance of the area in general
What decided it
The proposed extensions and alterations are extensive and not subordinate to the existing property, with incongruous roof design and elongated frontage that would harm the character and appearance of the area in conflict with Policy LP24 and the SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24House Extensions and Alterations SPD (2021) key design principles 1 and 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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