Planning appeal decision
Lyncroft, Scarsdale Lane, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9BH
Planning appeal 3284857 at Lyncroft, Scarsdale Lane, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9BH (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 17 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 host property and its setting.
described on the application form as ‘two storey side extension with single story extension to front of property to replace existing structurally unsafe single storey games room. Including erection of previously consented pitched roof double garage within two storey side extension
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coyne C
- Postcode
- LS17 9BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and its setting
What decided it
The proposed dormer window would not be a discordant addition to the building or street scene and would accord with the character and appearance requirements of the development plan and NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the adopted Core StrategyPolicy BE1 of the Bardsey Neighbourhood Plansaved policies GP5 and GP6 of the adopted Unitary Development Planpolicy HDG1 of the SPD
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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