The Old Chapel St. Marys Road, Netherthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3XR

Planning appeal 3359952 at The Old Chapel St. Marys Road, Netherthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3XR (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2025 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building, or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.

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Authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Francis M
Postcode: HD9 3XR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve the grade II listed building, or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Netherthong Conservation Area

What decided it

The considerable harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building and the character of the conservation area, combined with limited public benefits, failed to satisfy the requirements of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and paragraph 212 of the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP35
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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