Hillcroft, 6 Carr Bank, Newall Carr Road, OTLEY, LS21 2AE

demolition of existing single storey side extension and erection of an attached two and half storey residential unit

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy
highway safety

What decided it

The significant conflicts with the development plan on character and appearance, living conditions, and highway safety substantially outweighed the limited benefits of providing one dwelling in a sustainable location.

the benefits of providing a new home in a sustainable location were far outweighed by the unacceptable harm to character and appearance, loss of privacy to neighbours, and highway safety impacts, with the conflict with the development plan given significant weight

Plan policies cited: Policy P10, Policy T2, saved Policy GP5, saved Policy BD6, saved Policy BD5

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