Planning appeal decision
9 Baildon Drive, Leeds, LS14 2AU
Planning appeal 3369668 at 9 Baildon Drive, Leeds, LS14 2AU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 2 October 2025 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and its surroundings.
part two storey, part single storey side extension
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- LS14 2AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and its surroundings
- The effect on the living conditions of a neighbouring property, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The single storey element's lean-to roof design would be harmful to the character and appearance of the terrace and the extension would have an overly dominant impact on the openness of the adjacent public footpath.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Core Strategy Review 2019Policy BD6 of the Unitary Development Plan Review 2006Policy GP5 of the Unitary Development Plan Review 2006
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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