Planning appeal decision
1 Whitehall Grove, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1BG
Planning appeal 3346394 at 1 Whitehall Grove, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1BG (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 11 November 2024 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of No 1 Whitehall Grove and the surrounding area including the streetscape.
erection of a single storey, one bedroomed dwelling to side of existing dwelling, plus associated alterations including a 2m high boundary fence to the rear and a 0.9m close boarded fence to the side and front
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- BD11 1BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of No 1 Whitehall Grove and the surrounding area including the streetscape
What decided it
The scale, bulk, design and loss of open space would harm the character and appearance of the streetscape, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF requirements for sympathetic design, and this harm outweighs the benefits of providing additional housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H2 of the Leeds Core Strategy (as amended) (2019)Policy P10 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)Neighbourhoods for Living Supplementary Planning Guide (2003)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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