Planning appeal decision
8 Shadwell Park Close, Shadwell, Leeds, LS17 8TN
Planning appeal 3304719 at 8 Shadwell Park Close, Shadwell, Leeds, LS17 8TN (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 18 November 2022 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
Side and rear extension at first floor level over existing extension to detached dwelling house
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Symmons J
- Postcode
- LS17 8TN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF guidance on design quality.
The benefits of increased floor space and no unacceptable effects on neighbours' privacy or light did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Leeds Core Strategy (2014 Amended 2019)saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (2006)saved Policy BD6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (2006)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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