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Dismissed2 October 20253369743

210 Sandgate Drive, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7QS

Planning appeal 3369743 at 210 Sandgate Drive, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7QS (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 both the existing dwelling and the streetscene.

part two/part single storey front extension, garage conversion to front, single storey side and rear extension, wood burner flue to side and boundary wall to side

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
McHugh I
Postcode
LS25 7QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of both the existing dwelling and the streetscene
  • Whether adequate on-site vehicle parking space would remain available to serve the property

What decided it

The proposed two storey front extension and side/rear extension with boundary wall would have an unacceptably harmful effect on the character and appearance of the dwelling and streetscene, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF paragraph 135.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10Policy BD6Policy GP5Policy N25Policy BE1
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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