00:00Plans to demolish a vacant shop and build flats in Pontefract have been rejected by councillors.
00:06Wakefield Council refused proposals for a two-storey block on Orchard Head Lane. Residents
00:12objected, raising concerns about privacy, parking and loss of light. Some said the development
00:18would feel overbearing in an already crowded street. Planning officers agreed, describing the
00:24scheme as oppressive and harmful to nearby homes. The Council also cited concerns about
00:30the impact on the area's appearance. Proposals were further refused because of insufficient
00:35detail about vehicle access and traffic at the site, following objections from neighbours
00:40and a detailed officer assessment of plans.
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