Planning appeal decision
Shadwell Grange Farm House, Shadwell, Leeds, LS178AW
Planning appeal 6004202 at Shadwell Grange Farm House, Shadwell, Leeds, LS178AW (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 8 April 2026 by Inspector E Worthington, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building, Shadwell Grange, Stable Cottage and Shadwell Grange Farmhouse and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
described as ‘Part retrospective listed building application for external alterations including a single storey side extension replacement windows to existing openings, addition of windows to front and side and alterations to rear door; Internal alterations including new and removed stud walls and doors, works to insulation, restoration works to fireplaces and ceilings and associated works
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- E Worthington
- Postcode
- LS17 8AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the Grade II listed building, Shadwell Grange, Stable Cottage and Shadwell Grange Farmhouse and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
What decided it
The proposed works would fail to preserve the special interest of the listed building through unjustified loss of historic windows and unacceptable alteration of the internal room proportions and arrangements, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P11Policy GP5Policy N14Policy N17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 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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