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Dismissed20 October 20266011847

Ossett News & off Licence, 5-7 Market Place,, Ossett, WF5 8PY

Planning appeal 6011847 at Ossett News & off Licence, 5-7 Market Place,, Ossett, WF5 8PY (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the ATM would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ossett Conservation Area and whether it would adversely affect the setting of the grade II listed building.

retrospective application for the installation of an ATM and associated signage

Authority
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
advert · Commercial advertisement
Procedure
Written
Development
retail
Postcode
WF5 8PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the ATM would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ossett Conservation Area and whether it would adversely affect the setting of the grade II listed building
  • The effect of the signage on amenity with specific regard to the Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Ossett Conservation Area and the setting of the grade II listed Ossett War Memorial, which is a matter of significant importance and weight, outweighs the limited benefits of the ATM installation.

The harm to the Conservation Area and the setting of the listed building, to which great weight must be given, outweighs the limited benefits of continued access to cash and support for local businesses

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP23Policy LP56Policy LP61Policy LP63Policy LP64Policy LP65

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