8A, Grove Terrace, Birkenshaw, BD11 2LY

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of its scale, form and siting within a constrained plot, would represent overdevelopment of the site. The introduction of a large outbuilding to form an annex would appear visually intrusive and incongruous, failing to relate well to the host dwelling or the established character of the surrounding area. The displacement of parking spaces results in further cramped form to the detriment of visual amenity of the site and wider street scene, contrary to Policy LP24 (criteria a and c) of the Kirklees Local Plan, Key Design Principles KDP1 and KDP2 of the House Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document, and the aims of Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The proposed annex, by reason of its limited overall floorspace (approximately 16sqm) and constrained internal layout, including a bedroom of around 12sqm, would fail to provide an adequate standard of accommodation for its intended occupant. The development would result in a cramped and substandard living environment, falling significantly below the Nationally Described Space Standards and failing to ensure acceptable living conditions. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy LP24 (criterion b) of the Kirklees Local Plan, Key Design Principles KDP3, KDP5, KDP6 and KDP7 of the House Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document, and the aims of Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The two replacement parking spaces shown are substandard in terms of width and layout and would be difficult to manoeuvre and access to the detriment of pedestrian and highway safety contrary to Policies LP21 and LP22 of the Kirklees Local Plan and Chapter 9 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Plans and specifications schedule: - Plan Type Reference Web ID Date Received Proposed Plans A-20-10 Rev B 1126693 11/03/2026 Climate Change Statement - 1127763 11/03/2026 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. The proposals are unacceptable in terms of visual amenity as the agent was made aware in response to the pre application enquiry. Furthermore, the limited size of the annex would provide substandard living accommodation and concerns regarding highway safety. Development within a Coal Mining Area DEVELOPMENT LOW RISK AREA - STANDING ADVICE The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards. If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the Mining Remediation Authority on 0345 762 6846 or if a hazard is encountered on site call the emergency line 0800 288 4242.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

BD11 2LY

Application type

Full

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

24 February 2026

Consultation expiry

17 March 2026

Consultation start

24 February 2026

Consultation end

17 March 2026

Target decision date

21 April 2026

Agent address

9, York Place, Leeds, LS1 2DS

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

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