139 Bradford Road, Otley , LS21 3LH

removal of existing boundary wall to front; new vehicular access with dropped kerb to front; new boundary fence to sides

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Caines A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The removal of the distinctive boundary wall in combination with hardstanding and parking provision would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, contrary to the development plan.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Policy P10 of the Leeds City Council Core Strategy (amended 2019), Policy BD6 of the Leeds City Council Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006), Policy GP5 of the Leeds City Council Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006), Policy HDG1 of the Leeds Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2012), Policy BE11 of the Otley Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2028

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