Planning appeal decision
20-22 Harrogate Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6HJ
Planning appeal 3351884 at 20-22 Harrogate Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6HJ (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2025 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the Rawdon Little Moor Conservation Area.
‘retrospective application for new enclosure to front of restaurant to form outdoor seating area and new ducting to side’
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- LS19 6HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the Rawdon Little Moor Conservation Area
- the living conditions of nearby residents with regard to noise and disturbance, and odour
- pedestrian and highway safety
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, which was not outweighed by public benefits, combined with unresolved concerns about odour affecting neighbouring residents' living conditions, meant the development conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations of sufficient weight to indicate otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P11Policy GP5Policy BD6Policy N19Policy P4Policy T2
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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