Change of use from dwelling to residential unit, 11 Wentworth Street, Huddersfield

Planning application 2020/91720/91721 
Change of use from dwelling to residential unit, 11 Wentworth Street, Huddersfield

We consider the details and plans relating to this proposal to be wholly unacceptable and wonder why the submitted application was processed in its present form.

As these applications relate to a building of architectural and historic importance, the applicant should be asked to resubmit with a comprehensive, understandable set of documents and measured plans detailing elements to be changed or inserted into the present structure.

It is also requested that the applicant resubmits the application forms in order that all answers correlate to information in the accompanying documents. Additionally, it is noted that the attachment, entitled ‘Heritage Statement’, is not an adequate heritage assessment. The applicant should be requested to submit an assessment that indicates how proposed changes will affect the fabric of the listed building.

However, beyond the issues identified above,  there is concern that in converting a dwelling house into what, in essence,  will become three residential units with up to three members of staff present, is an over-intensification of use in what is essentially an area of individual houses. Such use will inevitably result in related issues regarding parking, waste collection etc.
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In conclusion, the application should be refused.