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

‘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

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.

Framework references: 91, 90, 187, 8

Plan policies cited: LP13, LP2, LP16, LP24, LP52, LP47, HFT4, HFT1

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