1 Larkfield Drive Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6EL

Planning appeal 6005749 at 1 Larkfield Drive Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6EL (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 21 April 2026 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area.

two storey side extension; first floor rear extension; single storey rear extension; and new entrance door to front elevation without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 25/02788/FU, dated 4 August 2025

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Cowley R
Postcode: LS19 6EL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed extension would be appreciably wider than two-thirds of the main front elevation width, appearing disproportionate and unsubservient to the dwelling, thereby causing harmful effects to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P10 of the Core Strategy (as amended by the Core Strategy Selective Review 2019)Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy BD6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy R2 of the Rawdon Neighbourhood Development Plan 2024-2028

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