Planning appeal decision
179 Cardigan Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 1QL
Planning appeal 3309209 at 179 Cardigan Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 1QL (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2023 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the flat occupying the first and second floors, specifically in respect of the layout and provision of adequate space.
conversion of residential property into three self contained flats (1 bedroom)
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- LS6 1QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the flat occupying the first and second floors, specifically in respect of the layout and provision of adequate space
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers by way of noise, disturbance and anti-social behaviour
What decided it
The adverse effect on the living conditions of future occupiers due to inadequate internal space and impractical layout of the uppermost flat.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H9Policy P10Policy H6Saved Policy BD5Saved Policy GP5
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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