Planning appeal decision
9 Inglewood Avenue, Birkby, HD2 2DS
Planning appeal 3347031 at 9 Inglewood Avenue, Birkby, HD2 2DS (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 25 March 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 host property and the surrounding area.
Alteration/extension to raise the height of the roof of the dwelling; erection of a three-storey rear extension; and alterations including rendering of all external elevations and alterations to window and door fenestration details
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- HD2 2DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The development is significantly harmful to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area due to its excessive height, scale, and incongruous fenestration and material finishes, which conflict with the established two-storey residential character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24Key Design Principles 1 and 2 of the House Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document 2021
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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