Planning appeal decision
Yew Trees , Main Street, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3AA
Planning appeal 3353348 at Yew Trees , Main Street, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3AA (Leeds City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 1 October 2025 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the unauthorised installation of UPVC framed double glazed windows and composite doors constitutes a breach of planning control under section 55(2)(a) of the TCPA.
without planning permission the unauthorised installation of UPVC framed double glazed windows and composite doors to the office building that lays within Aberford Conservation Area
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Franks Z
- Postcode
- LS25 3AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the unauthorised installation of UPVC framed double glazed windows and composite doors constitutes a breach of planning control under section 55(2)(a) of the TCPA
- Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice are excessive
- Whether additional time should be allowed for compliance with the notice
What decided it
The replacement UPVC windows and composite doors materially affect the external appearance of the building through their prominent positioning, different material, design, and type, thereby constituting development requiring planning permission.
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