®Planning appeal decision
51 Monkswood Drive, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 1DW
Side extension to each side of existing building. Containing in total 4no flats of 2no. two-bedroom and 2no. one-bedroom flats
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Scott A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether or not it would result in a highway safety concern
What decided it
The proposal would detrimentally harm the character and appearance of the host building and street scene through unbalanced extensions and loss of the green space to parking, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.
The benefits of a sustainable location and rear yard enhancement were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and the loss of green space to parking.
Plan policies cited: Leeds Core Strategy 2014 Policy P10, saved Unitary Development Plan Review 2006 Policies GP5, saved Unitary Development Plan Review 2006 Policies BD6, Neighbourhoods for Living 2003 Supplementary Planning Guidance, Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012, Policy T2 of the Leeds Core Strategy, Street Design Guide 2009
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