Planning appeal decision
69 Duke Of York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3PG
Planning appeal 3354102 at 69 Duke Of York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3PG (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 9 January 2025 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area.
raising of the roof height by 250mm, retiling the roof, removing cladding to the existing dormer and tile hanging to match the existing roof
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- WF1 3PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area
What decided it
The dormer's excessive height exceeding the ridge of the host property cannot be remedied by the proposed changes, and the proposal to raise the ridge of both properties cannot be enforced by condition due to the site plan not including the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP23LP56LP57
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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