Land off Haworth Lane, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7EN

Planning appeal 3374143 at Land off Haworth Lane, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7EN (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 13 January 2026 by Inspector Willis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the revised position of the building on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to outlook and effects on landscaping.

the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a food store (Use Class E) with associated access, parking, servicing area and landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/06242/FU, dated 24 March 2023

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Willis M
Postcode: LS19 7EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the revised position of the building on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to outlook and effects on landscaping

What decided it

The design, scale and materials of the revised building, combined with boundary treatments and landscaping (including off-site tree planting secured by Deed of Variation), would adequately mitigate visual harm to neighbouring residents' outlook and compensate for tree losses.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P10 of the Leeds Local Plan Core Strategy (2014)saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy LAND2 of the Natural Resources and Waste Development Plan (2013)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 58

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