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Dismissed3 October 20243340348

100-102 Northgate, Huddersfield, HD1 6AR

the change of use from first floor and attic office use (Eciii) to form 4 apartments (C3), erection of rear dormer extension at attic level and first floor extension to raise the roof of the existing warehouse (B2/Eciii) to create additional storage space

Authority
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Rafiq F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
  • whether the development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regard to internal space standards, outlook, privacy and air quality

What decided it

The unacceptable adverse effect on character and appearance of the host building and area, combined with failure to provide satisfactory accommodation for future occupants in terms of space standards, outlook and air quality, contrary to the development plan and NPPF paragraph 135.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: LP1, LP2, LP24, LP51

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