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Dismissed30 April 20253358974

7 The Drive, Lidgett Park, Leeds, LS8 1JF

Planning appeal 3358974 at 7 The Drive, Lidgett Park, Leeds, LS8 1JF (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 30 April 2025 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Roundhay Conservation Area.

the ‘installation of small glass porch to the front door of the house.’

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Clowes M
Postcode
LS8 1JF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Roundhay Conservation Area

What decided it

The UPVC framed porch with its chunky proportions and horizontal fenestration fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Roundhay Conservation Area, and the minimal public benefits do not outweigh this identified harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10Policy P11Policy P12Policy BD6Policy BC7Policy N19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 210Paragraph 215

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