67 Womersley Road, Knottingley, WF11 0DL

the change of use of land for the siting of 10 static caravans for residential park home occupation and associated operational development (internal infrastructure works for access and parking) following demolition of existing 3no. pig shed buildings (Part retrospective)

Authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector: Clark L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with specific regard to privacy and future occupiers with specific regard to adequate accommodation
The character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The unacceptable loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers caused by the elevated sightlines from the proposed caravans into the gardens and rear windows of adjacent properties, contrary to Policies LP56 and LP67 of the Local Plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy LP3, Policy LP56, Policy LP67, Policy SP23

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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