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Split Decision7 March 20233308831

6 Church Close, Pool In Wharfedale, Otley, Leeds, LS21 1LN

Planning appeal 3308831 at 6 Church Close, Pool In Wharfedale, Otley, Leeds, LS21 1LN (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: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pool in Wharfedale Conservation Area.

single storey rear extension and new dormer to rear

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Walker R
Postcode
LS21 1LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pool in Wharfedale Conservation Area

What decided it

The dormer's bulky, discordant appearance and visibility from a prominent focal point within the conservation area would harm the discrete character of the twentieth century suburban housing, and the limited public benefits of improved living conditions did not outweigh the great weight given to conservation harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10Policy P11Policy P12Policy GP5Policy BD6Policy HDG1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 202

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