46, Kingsley Crescent, Birkenshaw, BD11 2NL

1. 1.The proposed two-storey side extension, by virtue of its scale, siting and design, would appear unduly dominant and fail to be subservient to the host dwelling. The absence of a set-back, set-down and gap to the side boundary would erode the sense of space within the street scene, resulting in harm to the character and appearance of the 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 rear dormer, by virtue of its excessive scale, bulk and siting, extending across both the original roof and the roof of the proposed side extension, would appear as an overly dominant and incongruous addition that fails to remain subservient to the host dwelling. The development would result in a visually intrusive feature that is harmful to the character and appearance of the existing property and the surrounding area. Furthermore, due to its prominence and visibility from the open areas to the rear, the proposal would have an adverse impact on visual amenity. 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. Plans and specifications schedule: - Plan Type Reference Web ID Date Received Location plan 01150 1140555 15/05/2026 Existing floor plans 10100 1140554 15/05/2026 Existing elevations 10400 1140553 15/05/2026 Proposed floor plans 20100 P01 1140552 15/05/2026 Proposed elevations 20400 P01 1140551 15/05/2026 Climate change statement - 1140559 15/05/2026 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 side extension includes no set back or set down or gap to the side boundary, reducing the sense of space between the properties and lacking in subservience. Moreover, although it is appreciated that there is a certificate of lawfulness for the roof alterations including the hip to gable enlargement and a rear dormer within the original footprint of the dwelling, the scale of the rear dormer is significant as it has been elongated to cover the side extension as well and would form an incongruous feature. The proposals fail to comply with policy on a number of points, as such amended plans have not been sought. Development within a Coal Mining Area 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 2NL

Application type

Full

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

15 May 2026

Consultation expiry

11 June 2026

Consultation start

21 May 2026

Consultation end

11 June 2026

Target decision date

10 July 2026

Agent address

Unit 9, Victoria Springs Business Park, Liversedge, WF15 6BU

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

7