Planning appeal decision
33 West Lea Crescent, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7EE
Planning appeal 3281283 at 33 West Lea Crescent, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7EE (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector Housden S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, having particular regard to the West Lea Crescent street scene.
two storey extension to front and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Housden S
- Postcode
- LS19 7EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, having particular regard to the West Lea Crescent street scene
What decided it
The specific circumstances of the appeal site and its surroundings, where the varied street scene with existing extensions and mixed dwelling styles means the proposed two storey extension would not appear unduly prominent or out of keeping with surrounding development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5Policy BD6Core Strategy Policy P10Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2012) principle HDG1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 218
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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