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Notice varied and upheld28 January 20223282478

Dillkash Fabrics, 51 Shepherds Lane, Leeds, LS8 5AT

Planning appeal 3282478 at Dillkash Fabrics, 51 Shepherds Lane, Leeds, LS8 5AT (Leeds City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 January 2022 by Inspector Wharton T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the roller shutter installation has had on the appearance of the host building and on the character and appearance of the wider street scene in this part of Leeds.

the unauthorised installation of external roller shutters to front, side and rear of ground floor retail unit

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Major offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector
Wharton T
Postcode
LS8 5AT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that the roller shutter installation has had on the appearance of the host building and on the character and appearance of the wider street scene in this part of Leeds

What decided it

The roller shutters as installed are visually harmful to the host building and character and appearance of the area, contrary to development plan policies and NPPF guidance on well-designed places, with no exceptional circumstances to justify their retention.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10 of the Leeds Core StrategyPolicy GP5 of the UDPPolicy BD6 of the UDPPolicy BD7 of the UDP
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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