Planning appeal decision
10 Blackwood Avenue, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7BN
Planning appeal 3356634 at 10 Blackwood Avenue, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7BN (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 21 May 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area.
a two-storey side extension, new lean-to over porch and existing garage to be demolished
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- LS16 7BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed two-storey side extension would disrupt the distinct building lines that contribute positively to the character and appearance of the area, causing significant and harmful effects that conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5Policy BD6Policy P10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131
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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