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Dismissed24 June 20266004805

129 Winrose Approach, Leeds, LS10 3QF

Planning appeal 6004805 at 129 Winrose Approach, Leeds, LS10 3QF (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 24 June 2026 by Inspector F Rafiq, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the health and wellbeing of the local community.

the change of use of land of domestic land to the front of a dwelling (C3) to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) through the siting and use of a mobile catering van

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
retail
Inspector
F Rafiq
Postcode
LS10 3QF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the health and wellbeing of the local community
  • the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance, outlook and odour
  • the character and appearance of the area
  • on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal fails to accord with the development plan on multiple grounds, particularly the unacceptable harmful effect on the health and wellbeing of the local community through proximity to a school and places where young people congregate, contrary to NPPF paragraph 97.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development PlanPolicy P10 of the Leeds City Council Core StrategyPolicy T2 of the Core StrategyLeeds City Council Transport Supplementary Planning Document
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 97Paragraph 135Paragraph 116

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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