34, Low Road, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, WF13 3PP

1. 1.The proposed front extension, by reason of its excessive scale, depth and siting within a prominent position elevated above the highway, would appear as a dominant and visually intrusive feature within the street scene. The development would fail to remain subservient to the host dwelling and would result in a disproportionate addition that would be harmful to the character and appearance of the property and the 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 front extension, by reason of its approximately 4-metre projection beyond the front elevation of the dwelling and its proximity to the shared boundary with No. 32 Low Road, would appear overbearing and oppressive when viewed from the living room window serving that neighbouring property. To permit the proposals would be contrary to Policy LP24 of the Kirklees Local Plan, KDP6 of the House Extensions & Alterations SPD and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The proposed front extension, by reason of its approximately 4-metre projection beyond the front elevation of the dwelling and its proximity to the shared boundary with No. 36 Low Road, would appear overbearing and oppressive when viewed from the living room window serving that neighbouring property. The position would also result in overshadowing in the afternoon. 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 Plan A3L-1 1141820 26/05/2026 Floor Plans A3L-2 1141819 26/05/2026 Existing & Proposed Elevations A3L-3 1141824 26/05/2026 Existing & Proposed Elevations A3L-4 1141823 26/05/2026 Climate Change Statement - 1141822 26/05/2026 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 proposals raise significant concerns in terms of the incongruous and prominent extension proposed. Amended plans have not been sought. Development within a Coal Mining Area DEVELOPMENT HIGH RISK AREA - INFORMATIVE NOTE 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.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

WF13 3PP

Applicant

Private applicant