Planning appeal decision
10 Kirkhills, Thorner, Leeds, LS14 3EX
Planning appeal 3328918 at 10 Kirkhills, Thorner, Leeds, LS14 3EX (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2023 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
erection of first floor side extension and erection of single storey rear extension and covered porch with associated internal and external works
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- LS14 3EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 8 Kirkhills, with particular regard to dominance
What decided it
The first floor side extension would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, and would materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through its dominant appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P12Saved Policy GP5Saved Policy BD6Policy HDG1Policy HDG2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 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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