70 Bradford Road, Guiseley , Leeds, LS20 8LA

Planning appeal 3357805 at 70 Bradford Road, Guiseley , Leeds, LS20 8LA (Leeds City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 25 September 2025 by Inspector Harbottle M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the unauthorised works on the character and appearance of the dwellinghouse and the Tranmere Park Conservation Area.

Without planning permission, the erection of a part two storey and part single storey rear extension, including alterations to the roof with new dormers and roof lights, which is materially different to that approved under planning application reference 23/06907/FU, granted on the 18th January 2024 and the erection of new boundary walls with stone pillars and fencing over one metre in height adjacent to a highway used by vehicular traffic erected to the front and side of the property and the boundary with 1 Moorway, Guiseley, Leeds

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Harbottle M
Postcode: LS20 8LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the unauthorised works on the character and appearance of the dwellinghouse and the Tranmere Park Conservation Area

What decided it

The dormer windows and boundary treatments failed to demonstrate sufficient respect for the scale, form, detailing and materials of the original dwellinghouse and failed to conserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Tranmere Park Conservation Area, contrary to the development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: BD6BC7N19N25P10P11HDG1

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