Planning appeal decision
Aldi, Marsh Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AG
Planning appeal 3284076 at Aldi, Marsh Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AG (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 15 February 2022 by Inspector Cragg D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the delivery hours would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
demolition of existing buildings and construction of single storey supermarket with associated works, car parking, landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 14/04467/FU, dated 30 July 2015
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Cragg D
- Postcode
- LS26 0AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying the delivery hours would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proximity of the appeal site to residential properties and the lack of evidence that extended delivery hours would not cause disturbance to neighbouring residents, particularly at early morning and late evening times when residents are more likely to be at home or in bed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review 2006
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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