5, Park Croft, Dewsbury, WF13 2LN

1. 1.The proposed first floor rear extension, by reason of its flat roof, would not represent good design and would result in an incongruous feature, out of character with the host building and surrounding area. To permit the proposals would be contrary to Policy LP24 of the Kirklees Local Plan, KDP1 & KDP2 of the House Extensions & Alterations SPD and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The proposed first floor rear extension, due to its siting along the shared boundary with the adjoining dwelling would result in an overbearing impact and overshadowing in the afternoon of the bedroom window of the adjoining 7 Park Croft to the detriment of residential amenity of the occupants. To permit the proposals would be contrary to Policy LP24 of the Kirklees Local Plan, KDP5 & KDP6 of the House Extensions & Alterations SPD and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Plans and specifications schedule: - Plan Type Reference Web ID Date Received Location & site plans 1 1123485 28/01/2026 Floor plans 2 1123486 28/01/2026 Front & rear elevations 3 1123487 28/01/2026 Side elevations 4 1123488 28/01/2026 Climate change statement - 1123489 28/01/2026 Pursuant to article 35 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015 and guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework, the Local Planning Authority have, where possible, made a pre-application advice service available, complied with the Kirklees Development Management Charter 2024 and otherwise actively engaged with the applicant in dealing with the application. There are concerns with the impact on the adjoining property as the extension would result in overbearing of the first floor window. There are also concerns with the flat roof design at first floor which is poor design. Amended plans have not been sought. Development within a Coal Mining Area The proposed development lies within an area that has been defined by the Mining Remediation Authority as containing coal mining features at surface or shallow depth. These features may include: mine entries (shafts and adits); shallow coal workings; geological features (fissures and break lines); mine gas and former surface mining sites. Although such features are seldom readily visible, they can often be present and problems can occur, particularly as a result of new development taking place. Any form of development over or within the influencing distance of a mine entry can be dangerous and raises significant land stability and public safety risks. As a general precautionary principle, the Mining Remediation Authority considers that the building over or within the influencing distance of a mine entry should be avoided. In exceptional circumstance where this is unavoidable, expert advice must be sought to ensure a suitable engineering design which takes account of all relevant safety and environmental risk factors, including mine gas and mine-water. Your attention is drawn to the Mining Remediation Authority Policy in relation to new development and mine entries available at: Building on or within the influencing distance of mine entries - GOV.UK Any intrusive activities which disturb or enter any coal seams, coal mine workings or coal mine entries (shafts and adits) requires a Mining Remediation Authority Permit. Such activities could include site investigation boreholes, excavations for foundations, piling activities, other ground works and any subsequent treatment of coal mine workings and coal mine entries for ground stability purposes. Application forms for Mining Remediation Authority permission and further guidance can be obtained from The Mining Remediation Authority’s website at: http://www.gov.uk/get-a-permit-to-deal-with-a-coal-mine-on-your- property What is a permit and how to get one? - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) In areas where shallow coal seams are present caution should be taken when carrying out any on site burning or heat focused activities. If any future development has the potential to encounter coal seams which require excavating, for example excavation of building foundations, service trenches, development platforms, earthworks, non-coal mineral operations, an Incidental Coal Agreement will be required. Further information regarding Incidental Coal Agreements can be found here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/incidental-coal-agreement/guidance-notes-

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

WF13 2LN

Application type

Full

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

28 January 2026

Consultation expiry

2 March 2026

Consultation start

28 January 2026

Consultation end

2 March 2026

Target decision date

25 March 2026

Agent address

15, Laurel Mount, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EF

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

8