Land adj to 17 Quarry Hill, Oulton, LEEDS, LS26 8SX

construction of two new dwellings

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Baxter C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Woodlesford Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupants of the proposed dwellings with regards to light and amenity space
The effect of the proposal on biodiversity

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the Woodlesford Conservation Area through loss of important open space and landscaping, combined with unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to poor light and amenity space, outweighed the benefits of housing contribution.

Framework references: 199

Plan policies cited: Policy H2 of the Leeds Local Plan Core Strategy 2019, Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan, Policies H2 and GE1b of the Oulton and Woodlesford Neighbourhood Development Plan, Policy P10 of the Core Strategy, Policies GP5 and BD5 of the UDP, Policies P10, P12 and G9 of the Core Strategy, Policy LAND2 of the Natural Resources and Waste DPD

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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