Planning appeal decision
1 Fenton Close, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8WE
Planning appeal 3291196 at 1 Fenton Close, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8WE (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2022 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension above existing garage on the living conditions of the occupiers of 3 Fenton Close with regards to outlook.
extension above existing garage and front brought level with porch
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Baxter C
- Postcode
- LS26 8WE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension above existing garage on the living conditions of the occupiers of 3 Fenton Close with regards to outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would appear as a dominant, overbearing structure that would have a detrimental effect on the outlook and living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at 3 Fenton Close, contrary to development plan policies protecting neighbour amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- P10 of the Leeds Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development PlanPolicy BD5 of the Leeds Unitary Development PlanPolicy HDG2 of the Leeds Householder Design Guide 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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