Planning appeal decision
84 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow, Leeds, LS8 1LQ
Planning appeal 3337591 at 84 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow, Leeds, LS8 1LQ (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the street scene within Lidgett Lane.
demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new detached dwelling, new hardstanding area to the front, new and altered boundary treatments, and associated landscaping
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- LS8 1LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the street scene within Lidgett Lane
- The living conditions of the occupiers of No 3 Roper Lane with particular reference to outlook and shadowing effects of the garden
- The living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with particular reference to outlook and natural light
What decided it
The forward positioning of the new dwelling toward the footway would erode the open qualities of the street scene and appear an overtly imposing building that fails to harmonise with the spatial pattern of houses, combined with unacceptable harm to the outlook and enjoyment of the rear garden of the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5Policy BD5Policy P10Policy P12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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