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Dismissed26 August 20213277834

20 Birchroyd, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0TF

Planning appeal 3277834 at 20 Birchroyd, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0TF (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 26 August 2021 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene.

Erection of front and rear dormer. Erection of Single storey Side extension with associated works

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Scott A
Postcode
LS26 0TF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene
  • The living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regards to overlooking and loss of privacy

What decided it

The proposal would harmfully change the character of the bungalow out of all recognition and damage the distinctive and uniform character and appearance of the street scene, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.

The absence of harm to living conditions was a neutral factor; the harm to character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene tipped the balance against the proposal, with no material considerations to outweigh the development plan conflict.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Leeds Core Strategy 2019 Policy P10Unitary Development Plan Review 2006 Policy GP5Unitary Development Plan Review 2006 Policy BD6Householder Design Guide SPD 2012 Policy HDG1Householder Design Guide SPD 2012 Policy HDG2

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