Land at Former Ashfield Works, Westgate, Otley, LS21 3AT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with regard to private outdoor amenity space
• the effect of the proposed detached cottage on the character and appearance of the site and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Otley Conservation Area (CA)

What decided it

The substantial weight given to delivering 29 much-needed older persons' dwellings was not substantially outweighed by the limited harm to future occupiers' living conditions, triggering approval under Framework Policy S4.

substantial weight to the benefit of providing 29 dwellings for older people and moderate weight to s106 contributions were not substantially outweighed by the limited harm to living conditions from inadequate private outdoor amenity space, so the appeal was allowed under Framework Policy S4