Planning appeal decision
162 Glebe Street , Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4AR
Planning appeal 3351758 at 162 Glebe Street , Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4AR (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 14 March 2025 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular reference to noise and odour.
change of use of outbuilding to hot food takeaway
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- WF10 4AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular reference to noise and odour
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions from noise and odour arising from late-night operation of a hot food takeaway in a tightly-knitted residential area, which the submitted evidence failed adequately to address.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP23(6)Policy LP56(n)Policy LP67
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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