Planning appeal decision
13 Thornhill Rd , Huddersfield , HD3 3DD
Planning appeal 3363646 at 13 Thornhill Rd , Huddersfield , HD3 3DD (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 13 June 2025 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area having regard to its conservation area status.
a rear dormer to a semi-detached dwelling
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- HD3 3DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area having regard to its conservation area status
What decided it
The proposed dormer would fail to preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area, and the modest public benefit of additional living space was insufficient to outweigh the less than substantial harm identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24Policy LP35
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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