Planning appeal decision
27 Recreation Row, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 0AL
Planning appeal 3281818 at 27 Recreation Row, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 0AL (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 25 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 significance of the Housing Heritage Area as a non-designated heritage asset, having particular regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the host property and the Recreation Row street scene.
Proposed dormer to front of dwelling to existing attic room
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Housden S
- Postcode
- LS11 0AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the significance of the Housing Heritage Area as a non-designated heritage asset, having particular regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the host property and the Recreation Row street scene
What decided it
The established presence of dormer windows as a regular and visible feature in the street scene meant the proposed dormer would appear as an appropriate and proportionate addition that would not harm the character and appearance of the property or street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5Policy BD6Policy P10Principle HDG1Policy HC3
- 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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