21 Far Reef Close, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5AX

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review) 2006, Policy HDG2 of the Leeds Householder Design Guide

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