Planning appeal decision
488-490 Roundhay Road, Oakwood, Leeds, LS8 2HU
Planning appeal 6002388 at 488-490 Roundhay Road, Oakwood, Leeds, LS8 2HU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 13 March 2026 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and on the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed building known as 'The Oakwood Fish Bar'.
Retrospective planning application for the erection of covered canopy structure to the front beer garden area of the public house
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- LS8 2HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and on the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed building known as 'The Oakwood Fish Bar'
What decided it
The less than substantial but considerable harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the adjacent listed building, which was not outweighed by the modest public benefits advanced by the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P11Policy P12Policy GP5Policy BD6Policy N14Policy N19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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