Planning appeal decision
7 Congreve Approach, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9BN
Planning appeal 3283657 at 7 Congreve Approach, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9BN (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 7 February 2022 by Inspector Coyne C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area.
described on the application form as ‘1) Two storey rear extension 2) Single storey front extension 3) Bay windows 4) Vehicle crossover - repositioning (a direct application has been made to highways by the homeowner)
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coyne C
- Postcode
- LS17 9BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the area
What decided it
The proposed large fenestrations and balcony would not be out of keeping with the varied designs and styles of properties in the area, which includes dwellings with similar contemporary features, and therefore would not have an adverse visual impact on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the adopted Core StrategyPolicy LRE1 of the Bardsey Neighbourhood PlanPolicy BE1 of the Bardsey Neighbourhood PlanPolicy GP5 of the adopted Unitary Development PlanPolicy BD6 of the adopted Unitary Development Plan
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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