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Allowed4 August 20253365964

Pontefract Lane , Leeds , LS9 8HY

Planning appeal 3365964 at Pontefract Lane , Leeds , LS9 8HY (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 4 August 2025 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

17.5m monopole c/w 6no. antennas, 3no. RRUs, 1no. 0.3m dish, 2 no. cabinets and 1no. meter cabinet with ancillary development thereto

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Clark J
Postcode
LS9 8HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal is permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The proposal constitutes permitted development and would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy Policy P10UDP Policy GP5

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