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Allowed18 July 20243335584

29 Lowther Drive, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1EW

Planning appeal 3335584 at 29 Lowther Drive, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1EW (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 18 July 2024 by Inspector Kempton N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

construction of a 4-bedroom dormer bungalow with associated external works

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Kempton N
Postcode
LS25 1EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether adequate drainage arrangements are made for the disposal of foul and surface water from the site

What decided it

The proposed development would respect the established building line and pattern of incremental development on the east side of the street, with appropriate scale and design that would contribute positively to the character and appearance of the residential area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy policy P10UDP policy GP5Garforth Neighbourhood Plan policy HBE9Core Strategy policy EN5Natural Resources and Waste Local Plan policy WATER7Garforth Neighbourhood Plan policy HBE6

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