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Notice varied and upheld1 May 20253345243

Building Between 6 and 8 Giles Street, Netherthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3EF

Planning appeal 3345243 at Building Between 6 and 8 Giles Street, Netherthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3EF (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 1 May 2025 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Netherthong/Deanhouse Conservation Area and the setting of a Grade II listed building, 8 Giles Street.

without the benefit of planning permission, the alteration to a roof

Authority
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M
Postcode
HD9 3EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Netherthong/Deanhouse Conservation Area and the setting of a Grade II listed building, 8 Giles Street

What decided it

The development causes harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the listed building that cannot be outweighed by the minor and unsubstantiated benefits claimed by the appellants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP24LP35
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212

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