Planning appeal decision
9 Ringway, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1BJ
Planning appeal 3366645 at 9 Ringway, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1BJ (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 9 April 2026 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene.
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- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- LS25 1BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The small scale of the proposal, high-quality materials, limited length, and the quiet nature of the cul-de-sac road with good visibility meant the development did not result in significant harm to character, appearance or highway safety.
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 N25 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy T2 of the Core StrategyPolicy HDG1 of the Householder Design Guide SPD (2012)
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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