Planning appeal decision
46 Pickard Court,, Leeds, LS15 9AY
Planning appeal 3271253 at 46 Pickard Court,, Leeds, LS15 9AY (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 16 June 2021 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider area.
raised ridge & loft conversion with rear dormer
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- LS15 9AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider area
What decided it
The proposal would substantially alter the form and appearance of the dwelling and appear as an incongruous, intrusive addition that fails to respect the consistent form and design of properties in the locality, conflicting with development plan policies on character and design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10, Core Strategy, Leeds Local Plan (November 2014)Policy GP5, Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy BD6, Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)HDG1, Householder Design Guide, Supplementary Planning Document (April 2012)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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