Planning appeal decision
3 Alwoodley Lane, Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7PU
Planning appeal 3308624 at 3 Alwoodley Lane, Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7PU (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the street scene in Alwoodley Lane.
Alterations including two storey front and side extension and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- LS17 7PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the street scene in Alwoodley Lane
What decided it
The existing pattern of alterations and extensions along the street, combined with the precedent of similar approval at a nearby property, meant the proposed development would not have a harmful effect on the street scene despite unbalancing the semi-detached pair.
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 BE2 of the Alwoodley Neighbourhood Plan
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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