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Allowed16 June 20253361562

85 Grove Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4AQ

Planning appeal 3361562 at 85 Grove Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4AQ (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 16 June 2025 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site, the adjoining semi-detached properties and the surrounding area.

the demolition of single storey commercial (Class E) shop unit and construction of 2 storey extension to side of 116 Bentley Lane to form a 1 bedroom duplex flat

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Armstrong N
Postcode
LS6 4AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site, the adjoining semi-detached properties and the surrounding area
  • whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers of the development and the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents at 116 Bentley Lane, with particular regard to the provision and use of outdoor private amenity space and effects on outlook and privacy

What decided it

The proposed development's subservient design, matching architectural features and compliance with development plan policies on character, appearance and living conditions outweighed the Council's concerns about amenity space and neighbouring impacts.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10 of the Core Strategy (as amended by the Core Strategy Selective Review 2019)Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy BD6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)

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