Planning appeal decision
18 Church Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1BQ
Planning appeal 3327203 at 18 Church Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1BQ (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
Reserved matters application (layout, landscaping, scale and appearance) to outline application 18/03843/OT for one dwelling
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- WF3 1BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to loss of privacy and outlook
What decided it
The proposal would harm both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking, loss of privacy, and overbearing impact, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5Policy BD5Policy P10
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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