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Dismissed23 December 20256001183

19 Kertland Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9PU

Planning appeal 6001183 at 19 Kertland Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9PU (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 23 December 2025 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace and the surrounding area.

first floor and roof extension including additional storey. Re- submission. _________________________________________________________________

Authority
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Clark J
Postcode
WF12 9PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, the terrace and the surrounding area

What decided it

The additional storey would significantly harm the character and appearance of the terrace and surrounding area by undermining the uniformity and cohesiveness of the existing two-storey properties, conflicting with development plan policy on design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP24Key Design Principles 1 and 2 of the Council SPD
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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