9 Second Avenue, Rothwell, LS26 0JU

Planning appeal 6005656 at 9 Second Avenue, Rothwell, LS26 0JU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 4 June 2026 by Inspector P Hatch, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

a change of use of dwellinghouse to four flats, enlargement of window to front and site layout alterations, including new parking spaces to front, new bin store and bike store

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: P Hatch
Postcode: LS26 0JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
highway safety with particular reference to parking and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists
the living conditions of future occupants, with particular regard to outlook, privacy and noise

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, highway safety, and living conditions of future occupants, which was not outweighed by the appellant's cited benefits of sustainable location and housing delivery.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P10 Leeds Core Strategy (as amended by the Core Strategy Selective Review 2019)Policy GP5 Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy N25 Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy T2 Leeds Core Strategy (as amended by the Core Strategy Selective Review 2019)Policy H6 Leeds Core Strategy (as amended by the Core Strategy Selective Review 2019)

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