Planning appeal decision
465 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS16 6AJ
Planning appeal 3362971 at 465 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS16 6AJ (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 18 December 2025 by Inspector Morrison A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and street scene.
Erection of new boundary 1.5m fence and gate to front
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Morrison A
- Postcode
- LS16 6AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and street scene
What decided it
The replacement fence and gate's metallic form, considerable height, and modern hard aesthetic are fundamentally incompatible with the verdant suburban character of the street scene and the age and character of the host dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5Policy N25Policy P10
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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