Planning appeal decision
452 Selby Road, Halton, Leeds, LS15 9AN
Planning appeal 3338594 at 452 Selby Road, Halton, Leeds, LS15 9AN (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 21 June 2024 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
single storey wrap around extension with hipped roof to match surrounding context
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wraight G
- Postcode
- LS15 9AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 450 Selby Road with particular reference to outlook and light
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What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the scale and hipped roof design of the extension, combined with harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and light, outweighed any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Core Strategy 2019Saved Policy GP5 of the Unitary Development Plan Review 2006Saved Policy BD6 of the Unitary Development Plan Review 2006Policy HDG1 of the Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012Policy HDG2 of the Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012Policy P12 of the Core Strategy 2019Saved Policy GPS5 of the Unitary Development Plan Review 2006Saved Policy LD1 of the Unitary Development Plan Review 2006
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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