Planning appeal decision
Land/Stables off Blind Lane, East Ardsley , Wakefield, WF3 2LB
Planning appeal 3357453 at Land/Stables off Blind Lane, East Ardsley , Wakefield, WF3 2LB (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 2 June 2025 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be inappropriate in the Green Belt having regard to its effect on openness.
conversion of stable block to 1no dwelling and associated works
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- WF3 2LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be inappropriate in the Green Belt having regard to its effect on openness
What decided it
The proposal falls within the exception under paragraph 154(g) of the Framework as it would not cause substantial harm to the openness of the Green Belt, and therefore does not constitute inappropriate development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy N33Policy GB4Policy H2Policy N24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 154
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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