Planning appeal decision
169 Adel Lane, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8BY
Planning appeal 3307975 at 169 Adel Lane, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8BY (Leeds City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 March 2023 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
part two and single storey rear extension, single storey side extension, loft extension, habitable outbuilding to the rear and window alterations
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- LS16 8BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of No 167 Adel Lane with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The habitable outbuilding was physically and functionally severable from the harmful extensions and would not itself harm character and appearance or neighbour amenity, whereas the extensions cumulatively caused unacceptable harm through their bulk, massing and design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Core StrategyPolicy GP5 of the Unitary Development PlanPolicy BD6 of the Unitary Development PlanPolicy HDG1 of the Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning DocumentPolicy HDG2 of the Supplementary Planning Document
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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