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Dismissed17 June 20253356837

Land to the Rear of 389 Easterly Road, Leeds, LS8 2TR

Planning appeal 3356837 at Land to the Rear of 389 Easterly Road, Leeds, LS8 2TR (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2025 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on trees, with due regard to character and appearance, protected trees, and climate change and air pollution.

outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of 1 no. dwelling

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
LS8 2TR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect of the proposal on trees, with due regard to character and appearance, protected trees, and climate change and air pollution
  • Safe and suitable access
  • Biodiversity

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance from loss of trees with high amenity value, combined with the failure to provide safe and suitable access due to inadequate manoeuvring space and resulting highway safety risks, outweighed the limited benefits of a single dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10Policy P12Policy N25Policy LD1Policy GP5Policy LAND2Policy T2

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