Planning appeal decision
21 Long Row, Horsforth, LS185AA
Planning appeal 6007691 at 21 Long Row, Horsforth, LS185AA (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 3 September 2026 by Inspector A M Nilsson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Horsforth Conservation Area.
Installation of new roof tiles over single storey element to front
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- A M Nilsson
- Postcode
- LS18 5AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Horsforth Conservation Area
What decided it
The grey fibre cement slate roof tiles and plastic fascia board harmfully contrast with the historic brown stone or slate materials of the terrace, causing harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area that cannot be outweighed by the appellant's practical reasons for replacement.
The harm to the conservation area's character and appearance outweighed the appellant's practical benefits from the roof replacement, as no sufficient public benefits arose from the development to justify the harm to the designated heritage asset
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10Policy P11Policy GP5Policy BD6Policy BC7Policy N19Policy BE1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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