161 Causeway Side, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SJ

Planning appeal 3344445 at 161 Causeway Side, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SJ (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 May 2025 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Linthwaite Conservation Area, and whether it would preserve the setting of listed buildings.

without the benefit of planning permission, erection of dormer extension to the rear of the property (within a Conservation Area)

Authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: HD7 5SJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Linthwaite Conservation Area, and whether it would preserve the setting of listed buildings

What decided it

The development fails to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Linthwaite Conservation Area and fails to preserve the setting of the Listed Buildings, causing less than substantial heritage harm that is not outweighed by the claimed public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP2Policy LP24Policy LP35

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