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Dismissed7 March 20233311112

6 Greenbanks Drive, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5BH

Planning appeal 3311112 at 6 Greenbanks Drive, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5BH (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2023 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of existing conservatory. Re-fenestration of existing house - render externally to first floor. Re- modelled bay window to front elevation. Raising of the ridge height & loft conversion. Single storey rear extension

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Walker R
Postcode
LS18 5BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Highway safety in Greenbanks Drive with particular reference to parking

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area through the design and proportions of the ground floor extensions and dormer, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this conflict.

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 T2 of the Core Strategy

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