®Planning appeal decision
1 Morley Lane,, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4NR
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 212, 215
Plan policies cited: Policy LP15(b), Policy LP35, Policy LP13, Policy LP24
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.