Planning appeal decision
223 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8ER
Planning appeal 6005823 at 223 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8ER (Kirklees) was dismissed on 12 June 2026 by Inspector B Plenty, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
a first floor extension over side extension
- Authority
- Kirklees
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- B Plenty
- Postcode
- WF12 8ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of occupiers of 225 Wakefield Road in terms of outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The excessive width and lack of setback of the proposed first floor extension would create a bulky, dominant and incongruous addition that would harm the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24 of the Kirklees Local Plan Strategy and Policies (2019)
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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