Planning appeal decision
71 Old Park Road, Gledhow, Leeds, LS8 1JB
Planning appeal 3324847 at 71 Old Park Road, Gledhow, Leeds, LS8 1JB (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 21 December 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, 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, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Roundhay Conservation Area.
single storey side/rear extensions, raised patio to side with timber screen; timber fencing at side/rear; alterations to side bay; roof lights to side and rear
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- LS8 1JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Roundhay Conservation Area
- The living conditions of existing occupiers of No 3 The Drive in relation to outlook
What decided it
The single storey form, subordinate design, limited depth and width, setback positioning, and existing boundary treatments ensure the extensions would preserve the character of the conservation area and not significantly harm neighbouring outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P11Policy GP5Policy N19Policy BD5Policy HDG1Policy HDG2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 209
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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