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Dismissed15 September 20223297586

5 Quarry Bank Court, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3NT

Planning appeal 3297586 at 5 Quarry Bank Court, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3NT (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2022 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

retrospective application for rear dormer window with proposed balustrading to new flat roof forming enlarged balcony with obscure glazed screening

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Francis M
Postcode
LS5 3NT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties

What decided it

The development's harmful effects on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring properties, particularly overlooking and potential noise from the balcony, outweighed the appellant's personal circumstances and needs.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HDG1Policy P10Policy BD6Policy HDG2Policy GP5

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