Planning appeal decision
1 Ivy Cottages, Barkisland, Sowerby Bridge, HX4 0DQ
Planning appeal 6012560 at 1 Ivy Cottages, Barkisland, Sowerby Bridge, HX4 0DQ (Calderdale) was dismissed on 26 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon highway safety.
demolition of existing buildings to facilitate development of one detached dwelling
- Authority
- Calderdale
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- HX4 0DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon highway safety
What decided it
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- Development plan policies
- Policy BT4Policy S5
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