Middleton Methodist Church, Hopewell View, Middleton, LEEDS, LS10 3TE

the change of use of former Church and hall to form 9 flats, including external alterations and partial demolition of ancillary buildings and on-site parking without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 16/01480/FU, dated 17 February 2017

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Scott A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Flat 6 with particular regard to light levels

What decided it

The proposal would result in unacceptable overlooking of neighbouring gardens and inadequate living conditions for Flat 6 occupants, conflicting with development plan policies on living conditions and privacy.

Plan policies cited: Policy P10 of the Leeds Core Strategy (2014), Saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (2006), Saved Policy BD5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (2006)

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