Planning appeal decision
65 Dufton Approach, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6EE
Planning appeal 3319640 at 65 Dufton Approach, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 6EE (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
Proposed works include - demolish existing rear conservatory and replace with 4m double storey rear extension. In addition to this, the proposed works include loft conversion which involves converting the hipped side of the roof into gabled end, upgrading the floor, roof, adding a dormer to the rear part of the roof and two new skylights to the front part of the roof
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- English D
- Postcode
- LS14 6EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 63 and 67 Dufton Approach in respect of their outlook
What decided it
The proposal would create an unduly overbearing and oppressive feature affecting the outlook from 63 Dufton Approach and would harmfully alter the uniform character and appearance of the area through its incongruous scale, mass and material finish.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Leeds Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review 2006Policy BD6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review 2006Policy HDG1 of the Leeds City Council Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning DocumentPolicy HDG2 of the Leeds City Council Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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