Field 1659, Rhodes Lane, Clifford, Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6LQ

Planning appeal 3357196 at Field 1659, Rhodes Lane, Clifford, Wetherby, Leeds, LS23 6LQ (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies, including the effect upon the openness of the Green Belt.

‘Revised proposals change of use of field to form dog walking and training area; associated works including new fencing, parking and access associated with existing kennel/boarding business (Retrospective)’

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Martinson P
Postcode: LS23 6LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies, including the effect upon the openness of the Green Belt
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The substantial weight given to Green Belt harm and loss of openness, which is not clearly outweighed by the modest economic, recreational and biodiversity benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy N33
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 154Paragraph 187Paragraph 116

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