Planning appeal decision
22 The Haven, Leeds, LS15 7AT
Planning appeal 3283602 at 22 The Haven, Leeds, LS15 7AT (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 20 January 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- LS15 7AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- The living conditions of the occupants of 20 The Haven with regard to overlooking
What decided it
The imposition of obscured glazing conditions on the side elevation windows and oriel window eliminated the overlooking concern, allowing the extension to proceed without materially harming the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers or the character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Leeds City Council Core Strategy 2019saved Policy GP5 of the Unitary Development Plan Reviewsaved Policy BD6 of the Unitary Development Plan ReviewPolicy HDG1 of the Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012Policy HDG2 of the Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012
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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