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Dismissed13 February 20263376455

Spear Fir Farm, Spear Fir, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9EA

Planning appeal 3376455 at Spear Fir Farm, Spear Fir, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9EA (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Heron E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not prior approval can be given, having regard to siting and external appearance.

described as, ‘Agricultural Building.’ Appeal B: APP/N4720/W/25/3376455 Spear Fir Farm, Spear Fir, Bardsey, Leeds LS17 9EA

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Heron E
Postcode
LS17 9EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not prior approval can be given, having regard to siting and external appearance

What decided it

The building's prominent siting on the ridge line, substantial scale and isolated position would create an intrusive and incongruous feature in the local landscape, making prior approval unacceptable.

What the Inspector cited

Judgments
R (Marshall) v East Dorset District Council [2018] EWHC 226 (Admin); R (Smolas) v Herefordshire Council [2021] EWHC 1663 (Admin)

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