Avondale Fisheries, 14 Avondale Street, Wakefield, WF2 8DP

Planning appeal 3369626 at Avondale Fisheries, 14 Avondale Street, Wakefield, WF2 8DP (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 7 November 2025 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether future occupiers would have satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to outdoor space provision.

Change of use from ground floor hot food takeaway (sui generis) and ground/first floor residential apartment (C3) to HMO (sui generis) including demolition of existing garage/store and erection of two storey extensions to the rear and side

Authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hunter A
Postcode: WF2 8DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether future occupiers would have satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to outdoor space provision

What decided it

The proposed external communal amenity space, subject to conditions, would provide future occupiers with adequate, high-quality, and functional private outdoor space that would not result in cramped living conditions, thereby satisfying the main issue and complying with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP4Policy LP56
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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