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Notice varied and upheld13 July 20263368566

38 Wood Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2BA

Planning appeal 3368566 at 38 Wood Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2BA (Leeds City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 July 2026 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with reference to noise and disturbance.

Material change of use from meeting/office space with overnight sleeping accommodation to holiday letting/commercial (leisure or business) use [sui generis]

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Berry A
Postcode
LS6 2BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The material change of use causes unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance, which cannot be adequately controlled by conditions or management plans.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10 of the Core StrategyPolicy GP5 of the Unitary Development Plan

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