Planning appeal decision
25 Valley View Road, Ossett, WF5 8LZ
Planning appeal 3364384 at 25 Valley View Road, Ossett, WF5 8LZ (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 22 July 2025 by Inspector Vo K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the garage on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 27 Valley View Road with specific regard to outlook.
demolish existing concrete sectional garage with asbestos roof. Replace with brick/concrete block built garage with apex tiled roof. Side door side window and roller shutter front door
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Vo K
- Postcode
- WF5 8LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the garage on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 27 Valley View Road with specific regard to outlook
What decided it
The pitched roof design and siting of the garage, combined with the already-enclosed nature of the neighbouring garden and the screening effect of the structure's lower bulk, mean the development does not cause an overbearing effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP56Policy LP57Wakefield District Residential Design Guide Part 2 Supplementary Planning Document 2018
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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