Planning appeal decision
38 Hall Drive, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9JE
Planning appeal 3362237 at 38 Hall Drive, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9JE (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 8 December 2025 by Inspector Morrison A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and the area, including Bramhope Conservation Area.
the demolition of existing rear extensions; two storey side extension; conversion of a garage into habitable rooms; loft conversion with dormer windows and gable to the rear; balcony and new doors; addition of a roof to the existing bay window and second storey window to the side; single storey rear extension above an extended basement area; new door and patio at lower ground floor level; amended or removed windows to the front and rear; erection of a part two storey detached outbuilding with garage and associated landscaping
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Morrison A
- Postcode
- LS16 9JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and the area, including Bramhope Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed roof extensions would harm the character and appearance of the existing building and Bramhope Conservation Area, and the scheme failed to demonstrate that adjacent protected trees would be safeguarded from adverse effects, with the limited public benefits insufficient to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GP5BD6N19P10P11P12LD1LAND2HDG1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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