Land at 23 Iveson Crescent, Lawnswood, Leeds, LS16 6NU

without planning permission the installation of a French door on the side elevation of the dwellinghouse at first floor level. Contrary to Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hartley D
Postcode: LS16 6NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property in respect of privacy

What decided it

The French door causes material harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of privacy, which cannot be adequately mitigated by alternative measures.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy P10 of the Leeds Core Strategy 2014, saved policy HDG1 of the Householder Design Guide SPD 2012, saved policy HDG2 of the Householder Design Guide SPD 2012

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