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Dismissed10 July 20266006482

1A Back Newton Grove, Potternewton, Leeds, LS7 4HL

Planning appeal 6006482 at 1A Back Newton Grove, Potternewton, Leeds, LS7 4HL (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector F P Tinsley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including Nos. 1–12 Newton Grove, all of which are Grade II listed buildings as a result of development in their setting, as well as the character and appearance of the Chapeltown Conservation Area.

Erection of two storey laundrette to rear of existing dwelling including change of use of land

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
retail
Inspector
F P Tinsley
Postcode
LS7 4HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including Nos. 1–12 Newton Grove, all of which are Grade II listed buildings as a result of development in their setting, as well as the character and appearance of the Chapeltown Conservation Area
  • whether the proposal complies with national and local planning policies relating to the sequential approach for main town centre uses, including whether a satisfactory sequential assessment has been provided and the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of existing centres
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of surrounding occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance
  • the effect of the proposed development on highway safety with regard to parking demand and the adequacy of parking provision

What decided it

The proposal failed to satisfy the sequential test for main town centre uses and would cause less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets that was not outweighed by public benefits, combined with unacceptable highway and parking impacts.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10Policy P11Policy P12Policy P3Policy P8Policy T2saved UDP Policy GP5saved UDP Policy N15saved UDP Policy N19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 38Paragraph 215

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