703 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, LS17 8ET

single-storey extension to rear; part two-storey extension to side

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Caines A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal amounts to inappropriate development in the Green Belt
The effect on the openness of the Green Belt
The effect on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
If the proposal is inappropriate development, whether harm by reason of inappropriateness and any other harm is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the proposal

What decided it

The proposal exceeds the 30% volume increase threshold and constitutes disproportionate and inappropriate development in the Green Belt, with the resulting harm not clearly outweighed by other considerations.

Framework references: 154, 153, 12

Plan policies cited: Policy N33, Policy HDG3, Policy HDG1, Policy P10, Policy P12, Saved Policy GP5, Saved Policy BD6

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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