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Notice varied and upheld13 December 20233313200

71 Willans Avenue, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0NF

Planning appeal 3313200 at 71 Willans Avenue, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0NF (Leeds City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Madge M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.

Increase in wall height of an existing extension to rear and creation of a flat roof

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Madge M
Postcode
LS26 0NF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area

What decided it

The development unacceptably harms the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area through its incongruous flat roof design, which conflicts with policy P10, saved policies GP5 and BD6, and design guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10 of the Leeds Core Strategy (Review 2019)saved policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)saved policy BD6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)

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