Planning appeal decision
5 Meadow Walk, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 4RN
Planning appeal 3324604 at 5 Meadow Walk, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 4RN (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 13 September 2023 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
described on the application form as ‘1st floor extension over existing ground floor
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- LS7 4RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be an overly large and bulky addition that would fail to achieve subservience to the host property and would be at odds with the prevailing character of development on the cul-de-sac, causing harmful effects on the street scene and established character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5Policy BD6Policy P10Policy P12Policy HDG1
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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