Land off Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Sowerby Bridge, HX4 0HD

Planning appeal 3345172 at Land off Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Sowerby Bridge, HX4 0HD (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 October 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the proposal would constitute piecemeal development.

construction of pair of semi-detached dwellings

Authority: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith J
Postcode: HX4 0HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the proposal would constitute piecemeal development
whether the proposal would be to the detriment of highway safety
the effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal's failure to demonstrate how the site constraints could be overcome if developed in full, combined with highway safety concerns from the parking layout and the prominent, poorly-related parking area, meant the conflicts with the development plan were not outweighed by the housing and economic benefits.

The benefits of two additional dwellings on an allocated housing site and local economic benefits during construction and occupation were outweighed by the harm found in relation to piecemeal development, highway safety and character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD6Policy IM8Policy BT4Policy BT1

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