Planning appeal decision
20 Manor Road, Rothwell, LS26 0RD
Planning appeal 3338119 at 20 Manor Road, Rothwell, LS26 0RD (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 20 June 2024 by Inspector McDonald K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to internal space, outlook, cycle and refuse storage.
proposed rear access stairs and conversion of existing loft accommodation to individual self-contained flat
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- McDonald K
- Postcode
- LS26 0RD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to internal space, outlook, cycle and refuse storage
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet minimum space standards for floor-to-ceiling height and lacks adequate cycle and refuse storage, resulting in unacceptable living conditions for future occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H9Policy T2Policy P10Policy GP5
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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