Adding just one more property could possibly produce hazards to drivers, riders and walkers, planning councillors agreed, rejecting plans for a barn conversion.
Paul Frain had applied to Calderdale Council seeking permission to convert Calf Lee Barn at Calf Lee House, Calf Lee Lane, Walsden, into a home. Council officers’ main concerns boiled down to worries about the impact on highway safety and they admitted it was unusual adding just one extra dwelling to an area would make a difference. But the route to it was a long, single track and if drivers misjudged the passing places, long stretches of reversing could result, councillors heard.
” Councillors had made a site visit to see the route for themselves on the morning of the meeting. Coun Steven Leigh raised concerns about pedestrians and complicated issues potentially created by vehicles meeting on the route. Mr Frain and Mike Harris, supporting Mr Frain, said they had worked hard to create a sustainable location – another officer concern – including planting thousands of trees around the site. Mr Harris said they felt adding one dwelling would not be a significant concern.
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