Planning appeal decision
4 Plowmans Walk, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7FJ
Planning appeal 6004884 at 4 Plowmans Walk, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7FJ (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 31 March 2026 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to privacy and outlook.
part retrospective alterations to existing garden levels and proposed boundary treatment
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- LS19 7FJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The boundary fencing and vegetation provide sufficient screening to prevent material harm to neighbouring living conditions through overlooking or dominance, despite the altered ground levels.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy HDG2 of the Council's Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document
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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