Planning appeal decision
38 Haigh Moor Road, Tingley, West Yorkshire, WF3 1ED
Planning appeal 3374971 at 38 Haigh Moor Road, Tingley, West Yorkshire, WF3 1ED (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 2 December 2025 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.
Erection of a two story side extension, and rear loft conversion into habitable space including a rear dormer
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- WF3 1ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would fail to harmonise with the adjoining property and surrounding houses due to the mismatch of roof forms, contrasting materials, and extent of timber cladding, resulting in a disjointed appearance that conflicts with design policies requiring respect for the character and appearance of the original building and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P12Policy BD6Policy HDG1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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