Planning appeal decision
5 Hallfield Avenue, Micklefield, Leeds, LS25 4AU
Planning appeal 3304753 at 5 Hallfield Avenue, Micklefield, Leeds, LS25 4AU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers at 7 Hallfield Avenue in regard to outlook.
single storey side extension with two storey rear extension
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Symmons J
- Postcode
- LS25 4AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers at 7 Hallfield Avenue in regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would present a much more imposing and dominating solid blank elevation closer to the common boundary than the existing conservatory, significantly harming the outlook from the neighbouring property's windows in breach of local design guidance and amenity protection policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Leeds Local Plan Core Strategy 2019saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review 2006saved Policy BD6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review 2006Householder Design Guide 2012
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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