Planning appeal decision
44 Broomhill Drive, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6JJ
Planning appeal 3280377 at 44 Broomhill Drive, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6JJ (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2021 by Inspector Newsome R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dormers on the character and appearance of the existing building and area, with particular reference to the impact on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset.
alterations including single storey side extension; single storey rear extension; infill wall to existing boundary wall to side; outbuildings to fron t; three dormer windows and rooflight on the northern roof plane, one dormer and rooflight on the southern roof plane
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Newsome R
- Postcode
- LS17 6JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dormers on the character and appearance of the existing building and area, with particular reference to the impact on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The scale, design and location of the proposed dormers and removal of the chimney would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area, contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P11Policy P12Policy BD6Policy HDG1Householder Design Guide (2012)Moortown Neighbourhood Design Statement (2016)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 194
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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