Planning appeal decision
19 Morritt Grove, Halton, Leeds, LS15 7HU
Planning appeal 3291036 at 19 Morritt Grove, Halton, Leeds, LS15 7HU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 25 February 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, 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 the surrounding area.
a first-floor extension
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- LS15 7HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 21 Morritt Grove with specific regard to outlook and sunlight
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause significant harm to both the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area through poor design, and would unacceptably harm the outlook and sunlight of the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Leeds Core Strategy (2014 Amended 2019)saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (2006)saved Policy BD6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (2006)Policy HDG1 of the Leeds Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2012)Policy HDG2 of the Leeds Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2012)
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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