Planning appeal decision
Cliff Oaks, Fawcett Lane, Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4FG
Planning appeal 3331969 at Cliff Oaks, Fawcett Lane, Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4FG (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 18 March 2024 by Inspector Boffin D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of retaining the existing roofing materials on the character and appearance of the surrounding area taking into account the special regard to the desirability of preserving the setting of Cliff House and the contribution that setting makes to its significance.
seven houses with car parking and landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref: 16/08004/FU, dated 28 June 2017
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Boffin D
- Postcode
- LS12 4FG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of retaining the existing roofing materials on the character and appearance of the surrounding area taking into account the special regard to the desirability of preserving the setting of Cliff House and the contribution that setting makes to its significance
What decided it
The roofing tiles, while not identical to the approved Spanish slate, do not materially affect the ability to appreciate Cliff House's special interest or the character and appearance of the surrounding area due to the terrace's setback position, screening by mature trees, and the dominance of Cliff House as the focal point in views.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5Policy P10Policy P11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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