Planning appeal decision
14 Church Garth, Pool in Wharfedale, Otley, , West Yorkshire, LS21 1QU
Planning appeal 3369541 at 14 Church Garth, Pool in Wharfedale, Otley, , West Yorkshire, LS21 1QU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2025 by Inspector Spataru A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pool-in-Wharfedale Conservation Area.
‘Change to original frames design for all windows to enable more light to enter house (less frame and more pane), and change from Rosewood outside frame colour to Chartwell Green. Change from Rosewood front door to a new door in Chartwell Green, with a change in window design’
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Spataru A
- Postcode
- LS21 1QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pool-in-Wharfedale Conservation Area
What decided it
The combined change in window design and colour would disrupt the uniformity of detailing that characterises the terrace and undermine the visual harmony of the group, resulting in harm to the conservation area that is not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P11Policy BD5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 215
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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