Planning appeal decision
Highfield, Margaret Avenue, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9AT
Planning appeal 3307374 at Highfield, Margaret Avenue, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9AT (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 12 December 2022 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
conversion of existing loft with new roof profile, roof lights and rear dormer window
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- LS17 9AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed roof alterations and rear dormer would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host building and its immediate surroundings through their incongruous scale, form and design, conflicting with relevant design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Leeds City Council Core Strategy (amended 2019)saved Policy BD6 of the Leeds City Council Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds City Council Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy BE1 of the Bardsey cum Rigton Neighbourhood Plan (2017-2032)
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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