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Allowed24 February 20266002730

18 Chapel Street, Wakefield, WF3 3RN

Planning appeal 6002730 at 18 Chapel Street, Wakefield, WF3 3RN (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 24 February 2026 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of extension and garage and build new in similar character

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Eggleton P
Postcode
WF3 3RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 20a Chapel Street with regard to privacy

What decided it

The retention of the original roof form and detailing above the lower eaves of the new extension would ensure the original character remained clearly distinguishable, and the imposition of obscured glazing to the first-floor window would prevent unacceptable overlooking.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10(i) of the Core Strategy (as amended by the Core Strategy Selective Review 2019)Policy P10(iii) of the Core StrategyPolicy GP5 of the Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy BD6 of the Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy HDG1 of the Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012Policy HDG2 of the Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012

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