Planning appeal decision
Land at 33A Vesper Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3NU
Planning appeal 3308245 at Land at 33A Vesper Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3NU (Leeds City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 March 2023 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area.
the construction of one new dwelling to side; alterations and single storey rear extension to existing bungalow with terrace area to rear
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- LS5 3NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed new dwelling would appear out of character with its surroundings due to its height relative to eaves of adjacent bungalows and disproportionately wide frontage appearing crammed into the wedge-shaped site, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P12Policy GP5Policy BD6
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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