Planning appeal decision
585 Meanwood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4AY
Planning appeal 3362744 at 585 Meanwood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4AY (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 6 June 2025 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future residents with regards to internal living space.
change of use of household to form two flats; removal of two chimneys; addition of stores to rear
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- LS6 4AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future residents with regards to internal living space
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The proposed flats would have inadequate floor areas, resulting in significant harm to the living conditions of future residents in respect of internal living space, contrary to the development plan space standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H6(C)Policy H9Policy P10Policy P12Policy GP5Policy BD6
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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