Planning appeal decision
51 Breary Lane East, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9EU
Planning appeal 3296899 at 51 Breary Lane East, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9EU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 15 November 2022 by Inspector Megginson C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Bramhope Conservation Area.
a replacement detached dwelling: detached triple garage to front: alterations to hardstanding and vehicular access including new entrance gates without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/04735/FU, dated 15 October 2020
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Megginson C
- Postcode
- LS16 9EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Bramhope Conservation Area
- The effect that varying the condition would have on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at 49 Breary Lane East, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the Bramhope Conservation Area, and would significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of light and overbearing outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P11 of the Leeds Core Strategy (as amended 2019)Policy N19 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)Policy P10 of the Core StrategySaved Policy GP5 of the UDPSaved Policy BD5 of the UDP
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 206
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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