Planning appeal decision
409 Whithall Road , Wortley , Leeds, West Yorkshire , LS12 6LB
Planning appeal 3356815 at 409 Whithall Road , Wortley , Leeds, West Yorkshire , LS12 6LB (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 17 April 2025 by Inspector McEntee K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appellant has good reason to justify an extension of the compliance period for the enforcement notice.
Without planning permission the erection of a fence and gates which exceed one metre in height adjacent to the highway. The requirements of the notice are: Step 1: Remove the fence and gates in their entirety. Or Step 2: Reduce the fence and gates to no more than one metre above ground level. Step 3: Remove any debris or detritus as a result of step 1 or step 2 above”
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McEntee K
- Postcode
- LS12 6LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appellant has good reason to justify an extension of the compliance period for the enforcement notice
What decided it
The Inspector found that the compliance period of approximately 7 months from the decision date was reasonable and proportionate, and there was no good reason to justify extending it further.
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