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Dismissed11 October 20243342024

2 Dam Head, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2PB

Planning appeal 3342024 at 2 Dam Head, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2PB (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2024 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

for the erection of 1 no. proposed detached dwelling

Authority
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
HD9 2PB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the development would preserve or enhance the setting of Hinchcliffe Mill Conservation Area and the setting of listed buildings
  • if the proposal is inappropriate development, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The substantial weight given to Green Belt harm and harm to character and appearance is not clearly outweighed by other considerations sufficient to demonstrate very special circumstances.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP59Policy 6 of the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development PlanPolicy LP1Policy LP2Policy LP24Policy 1 of the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development PlanPolicy 2 of the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development PlanPolicy LP35
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154Paragraph 152Paragraph 12Paragraph 16

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