123 Chickenley Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QS

Planning appeal 3361412 at 123 Chickenley Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QS (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 5 September 2025 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be in an appropriate location, having regard to local and national policies.

‘my application is for change of use for an online dessert shop which is online and no dining in. Collection is also available. The shop floor has an open kitchen which did not need any construction change. We use fridge and freezers to store all stock ’

Authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Moulton E
Postcode: WF12 8QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be in an appropriate location, having regard to local and national policies
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of residential properties in the area, by reason of noise and disturbance
The effect of the proposal on public health

What decided it

The proposal failed on all three main issues: inappropriate out-of-centre location contrary to sequential test policy, unacceptable noise and disturbance to residential amenity from late-night vehicular activity, and absence of a required Health Impact Assessment to address public health concerns in an area with poor health indicators.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LP13LP2LP16LP24LP52LP47HFT4HFT1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 91Paragraph 90Paragraph 187Paragraph 8

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