Planning appeal decision
132 Bluehill Lane, Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4NY
Planning appeal 3337931 at 132 Bluehill Lane, Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4NY (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 17 April 2024 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
single storey front extension; new gate to front; retrospective application for boundary fence
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- LS12 4NY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The considerable length, height and solid massing of the proposed boundary fence and the bulky appearance of the extension would be unduly dominant features that conflict with the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Council's Core StrategyPolicy BD6 of the Unitary Development PlanPolicy GP5 of the Unitary Development PlanPolicy N25 of the Unitary Development Plan
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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