3 Lay Garth Square, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0TU

Planning appeal 3284074 at 3 Lay Garth Square, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0TU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants of 8 and 9 Lay Garth Close, with respect to outlook, light, sense of enclosure and privacy.

Proposed extensions and alterations to form enlarged private dwelling including single story garage

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Savage K
Postcode: LS26 0TU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants of 8 and 9 Lay Garth Close, with respect to outlook, light, sense of enclosure and privacy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Rothwell Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to neighbouring living conditions and the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan, and the limited private benefits could not justify a decision other than in accordance with the plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P10 of the Core Strategy (November 2014, Amendments September 2019)Saved Policy GP5 of the Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)Saved Policy BD5 of the Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)Policy HDG2 of the Householder Design Guide (April 2012)Policy HDG1 of the Householder Design Guide (April 2012)

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