Planning appeal decision
21 Far Reef Close, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5AX
Planning appeal 3349313 at 21 Far Reef Close, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5AX (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 27 November 2024 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties on Lister Hill, with particular regard to outlook.
part two storey part single storey extension, including balcony to side at first floor; single storey extension to front; conversion of existing garage to habitable room without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 23/07295/FU, dated 28 February 2024
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Morgan R
- Postcode
- LS18 5AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties on Lister Hill, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would appear overbearing when viewed from the bedroom window of the neighbouring property at 24 Lister Hill, causing unacceptable harm to the living conditions of its occupiers through loss of outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review) 2006Policy HDG2 of the Leeds Householder Design Guide
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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