Land south Hall Park Road, Walton, Wetherby, LS23 7DQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether the site is suitable for residential development having regard to the local spatial strategy and its effect upon the character of the area
• the effect of the proposal upon existing trees
• whether the proposal would deliver an appropriate level of biodiversity net gain
• whether the proposal would amount to development which would prejudice any emerging local plan by reason of prematurity

What decided it

The significant weight afforded to the provision of 4 self-build and custom house dwellings in addressing the Council's statutory duty and demonstrated shortfall in supply, combined with Government policy objectives, outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.