®Planning appeal decision
1 Morley Lane,, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4NR
Planning appeal 3364001 at 1 Morley Lane,, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4NR (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 7 August 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including the Milnsbridge Conservation Area.
change of use at ground floor level to form 2 no. residential apartments
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- HD3 4NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including the Milnsbridge Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed change of use on the vitality and viability of the Milnsbridge District Centre
- whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to daylight and outlook
What decided it
The less than substantial but considerable harm to the conservation area, combined with significant adverse effects on town centre vitality and viability and unacceptable living conditions for future occupants, outweighed the limited housing benefits even under the tilted balance.
The limited benefits of two apartments in housing supply were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the less than substantial but considerable harm to the conservation area, the harmful effects on the vitality and viability of the town centre, and the unsatisfactory living conditions for future occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP15(b)Policy LP35Policy LP13Policy LP24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 212Paragraph 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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