Planning appeal decision
Middle Harper Royd Far, Middle Harper Royd, Norland, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 3QR
Planning appeal 3354399 at Middle Harper Royd Far, Middle Harper Royd, Norland, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 3QR (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 March 2025 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Proposed solid fuel flue and proposed extension
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- HX6 3QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The removal of the masonry wall would fail to preserve the historic plan form of the Grade II listed building and would cause harm to its significance that is not justified by any clear and convincing public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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