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Notice varied and upheld24 October 20243323110

Upper Brandon Farm , Brandon Crescent, Scarcroft, Leeds, LS17 9JH

Planning appeal 3323110 at Upper Brandon Farm , Brandon Crescent, Scarcroft, Leeds, LS17 9JH (Leeds City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 24 October 2024 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice are excessive having regard to the breach of planning control alleged.

without planning permission, the material change of use of land to a domestic use and for the siting of a detached timber residential annexe building used for the purposes of human habitation

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Franks Z
Postcode
LS17 9JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice are excessive having regard to the breach of planning control alleged
  • Whether the period for compliance with the enforcement notice is reasonable

What decided it

The personal circumstances of the annexe occupant and the proportionate effect of the development on the surrounding area justified extending the compliance period from 6 to 12 months.

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