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Allowed14 May 20243330360

Land East of Smiddy Hill, Walton, Wetherby, LS23 7DF

Planning appeal 3330360 at Land East of Smiddy Hill, Walton, Wetherby, LS23 7DF (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector McCormack A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the development site, the surrounding land and the setting of Walton village, with particular regard to the Walton Conservation Area and spatial distinction of the historic core of Walton.

erection of a farm shop and café with associated car parking and landscaping

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
McCormack A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the development site, the surrounding land and the setting of Walton village, with particular regard to the Walton Conservation Area and spatial distinction of the historic core of Walton
  • The effect of the proposed development on existing on-site trees and the open and rural landscape

What decided it

The planning benefits of the development in terms of sustainability, local economy, provision of local services and facilities, and alignment with neighbourhood plan objectives clearly and demonstrably outweighed the limited harm to the conservation area setting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RL1Policy P10Policy P11Policy P12Policy N19Policy N37APolicy GP5Policy HG5Policy LAND2Policy N24Policy LD1

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