Planning appeal decision
Land at Spofforth Hill, Wetherby , LS22 6SE
Planning appeal 3287449 at Land at Spofforth Hill, Wetherby , LS22 6SE (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 14 June 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on trees within the site, with particular regard to character and appearance and local ecology.
construction of two dwellings and associated works
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- LS22 6SE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on trees within the site, with particular regard to character and appearance and local ecology
What decided it
The lack of adequate, site-specific detail and methodology to demonstrate that works within tree root protection areas would not cause harm to protected trees of high amenity value and visual significance outweighed the modest housing benefit of two dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy policy H1Core Strategy policy H2Core Strategy policy G1Core Strategy policy G2Core Strategy policy G9Core Strategy policy P10Core Strategy policy P12
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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