Planning appeal decision
95 Firthcliffe Parade, Liversedge, WF15 6AW
Planning appeal 3355767 at 95 Firthcliffe Parade, Liversedge, WF15 6AW (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2025 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed two-storey, side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
a part-two, part-single storey rear extension and two-storey side extension
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- WF15 6AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed two-storey, side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The two-storey side extension would fill the gap to the side of the dwelling, eroding the sense of space and rhythm of the area, making it a discordant and incongruous addition that would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24
- 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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