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Dismissed15 July 20253359802

118 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4AH

Planning appeal 3359802 at 118 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4AH (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 15 July 2025 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance / visual amenity of the appeal site and surrounding area, including the Horsforth Conservation Area.

replacement of front elevation shop windows and door from wood to wood grain effect uPVC double glazed windows and composite wood effect door , introducing a transom at door height rather than the vertical dividing window bar which is currently in situ. Installation of awning above fascia shop sign which will be retractable

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Other minor developments
Inspector
Cowley R
Postcode
LS18 4AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance / visual amenity of the appeal site and surrounding area, including the Horsforth Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposals would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area through the replacement of traditional materials with modern uPVC and aluminium composite materials, and this harm was not outweighed by the identified benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10Policy P11Policy GP5Policy BC7Policy BD7Policy BD8Policy BE1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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