Land at 33A Vesper Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5 3NU

described on the application form as extension and alterations to an existing bungalow and construction of a new house - resubmission application following 19/07689/FU

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: LS5 3NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing bungalow and the area
The living conditions of the occupiers of No. 33A Vesper Road, with regard to outlook and amenity space provision

What decided it

The substantial harm to character and appearance from the discordant bulk and massing of the new dwelling, combined with the oppressive living conditions created by the severely limited outlook from the bedroom window, outweighed the economic and housing benefits of the proposal.

The economic benefits of housing delivery and construction supply chain support were given some weight but were insufficient against the substantial weight attached to the harms to character and appearance and living conditions.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy P10, Policy P12, Saved Policy GP5, Saved Policy BD6

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