40 Ash Grove, Leeds, LS6 1AY

Planning appeal 6006000 at 40 Ash Grove, Leeds, LS6 1AY (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 22 July 2026 by Inspector H Jones, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupants of the proposed flats, with particular regard to the layout of the accommodation and the potential for noise and disturbance.

division of four-storey house with four existing separate entrances into four separate flats that meet modern standards

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: H Jones
Postcode: LS6 1AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupants of the proposed flats, with particular regard to the layout of the accommodation and the potential for noise and disturbance
Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupants of the proposed front maisonette flat, with particular regard to their internal space
The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring property No. 42 Ash Grove, with particular regard to the levels of noise, disturbance and activity which would arise from it

What decided it

The development fails to provide acceptable living conditions for occupants of the proposed flats due to poor internal layout creating noise disturbance risks and the front maisonette falling below minimum space standards required by Policy H9, conflicts with the development plan that are not outweighed by material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H6Policy H9Policy P10Policy GP5

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