5 Ecclesburn Road, Richmond Hill, Leeds, LS9 9DE

change of use from a dwelling to short-term let accommodation

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: LS9 9DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The change in character and frequency of activities associated with short-term accommodation use, particularly the unpredictable comings and goings of occupants at varying times, would result in increased noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupants to the detriment of their living conditions, conflicting with development plan policies protecting residential amenity.

Framework references: 57, 135

Plan policies cited: Policy P10 of the Leeds Local Plan Core Strategy (2019), saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)

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