1 Whitehall Grove, Drighlington, BRADFORD, BD11 1BG

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

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.

Framework references: 135, 139

Plan policies cited: 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)

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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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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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