Land Adj to West Field, The Ginnel, Bardsey-cum-Rigton, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9DX

change of use of redundant farm building to a single dwellinghouse and conversion of barn to garage/store”

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Baxter C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bardsey cum Rigton Conservation Area, appeal buildings and surrounding landscape
Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations and whether very special circumstances exist

What decided it

The proposal would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt due to its greater visual impact on openness compared to the existing agricultural use, and the benefits identified would not clearly outweigh this substantial harm.

Framework references: 149, 150, 199

Plan policies cited: GB4, N33

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